Strangler Fig Pattern

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Strangler Fig Pattern

Pattern gradually replacing legacy system with new implementation

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: General IT Level: Intermediate

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈstræŋglər fɪg ˈpætərn/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈstræŋglə fɪg ˈpætən/

Definition

Pattern gradually replacing legacy system with new implementation

Examples

Strangler fig enables: incremental migration, risk reduction, and continuous system operation.

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Strangler Fig Pattern

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Strangler Fig Pattern Explained – Microservices Migration

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