N16-4: Data & API Consolidation
Merging data systems is where integration projects go to die — unless you plan precisely.
🎯 What You'll Learn
- ✓ Map data schemas
- ✓ Design API bridges
- ✓ Plan customer migration waves
- ✓ Validate data integrity
Lesson 1: Schema Mapping & Data Migration
Before a single row of data moves, you need a complete schema mapping: every table, every field, every relationship in both systems mapped to the target schema. The mapping reveals: compatible fields (direct copy), translatable fields (transformation needed), and orphan fields (data that doesn't map). Each translation adds cost and error risk.
Complete field-by-field mapping between source and target databases.
For each non-compatible field, define the exact transformation logic.
After migration, run validation queries to verify data integrity.
Create a schema mapping document for the most complex data migration in your integration plan.
Lesson 2: API Bridge Architecture
During the transition period, both systems need to work together. Build API bridges: (1) Read-through (queries hit new system, fall back to old), (2) Write-through (writes go to both systems during migration), (3) Sync service (keeps both systems in sync until cutover).
Query the new system first; if data not yet migrated, query the old system.
All writes go to both systems simultaneously during transition.
A dedicated service that monitors and reconciles differences between systems.
Design the API bridge architecture for your integration. Define the read-through, write-through, and sync strategies.
Lesson 3: Customer Migration Waves
Never migrate all customers at once. Migrate in waves: Wave 1 (internal accounts as guinea pigs), Wave 2 (5% of smallest customers — low risk, fast feedback), Wave 3 (25% mid-tier), Wave 4 (50% including larger accounts), Wave 5 (remaining 20% including highest-value accounts with white-glove support).
Migrate internal test accounts first. Find and fix bugs with zero customer impact.
5% of customers, smallest first. Low revenue risk if issues arise.
Highest-value customers get dedicated migration support, extended timelines, and rollback guarantees.
Design a 5-wave customer migration plan. Define the wave composition, timeline, support level, and rollback process.
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Module Syllabus
Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Schema Mapping & Data Migration
Before a single row of data moves, you need a complete schema mapping: every table, every field, every relationship in both systems mapped to the target schema. The mapping reveals: compatible fields (direct copy), translatable fields (transformation needed), and orphan fields (data that doesn't map). Each translation adds cost and error risk.
Lesson 2: Lesson 2: API Bridge Architecture
During the transition period, both systems need to work together. Build API bridges: (1) Read-through (queries hit new system, fall back to old), (2) Write-through (writes go to both systems during migration), (3) Sync service (keeps both systems in sync until cutover).
Lesson 3: Lesson 3: Customer Migration Waves
Never migrate all customers at once. Migrate in waves: Wave 1 (internal accounts as guinea pigs), Wave 2 (5% of smallest customers — low risk, fast feedback), Wave 3 (25% mid-tier), Wave 4 (50% including larger accounts), Wave 5 (remaining 20% including highest-value accounts with white-glove support).