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Strapi Platform Upgrade

Client

A global luxury retailer driving omnichannel innovation across fashion and lifestyle brands throughout EMEA.

Problem Statement

The client’s Strapi v4 CMS was nearing end-of-life and could no longer support evolving platform needs. They needed to modernize content delivery without disrupting global editorial operations.

Quick Summary

  • QBurst migrated the client’s content platform to v5, introducing improved editorial capabilities, faster API responses, and long-term support alignment.
  • API response times improved by 60% and the backend became easier to maintain.
  • Scalability was achieved by migrating to Strapi v5, adopting the new Document Service architecture, and aligning with Strapi’s long-term roadmap.
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Challenges in Future Proofing a Global CMS

  • The client was on Strapi v4, which was stable but nearing end-of-life.
  • Upcoming feature requirements like live preview, versioning, and better i18n support weren’t available in v4.
  • Legacy APIs and deprecated plugins added technical debt and integration complexity.
  • Staying aligned with Strapi's roadmap was essential to maintain security and compatibility.

QBurst Solution: Seamless Strapi v5 Migration

QBurst executed a structured migration from Strapi v4 to v5, enabling the client to modernize their content platform without affecting day-to-day operations. The migration induced a more powerful editorial experience and created opportunities for future enhancements.

Key innovations:

  • Live Preview & Unified Document Model: Editors can preview content with drafts and translations managed in a single document for simpler workflows.
  • Document Service API: Replaced deprecated EntityService for modern content handling and normalized responses.
  • Flatter API Responses: Simplified nested data for improved frontend performance and integration.
  • Built-in i18n Support: Native internationalization eliminates plugin dependency and streamlines translation.
  • Official Strapi Client Library: Enables reliable and simplified API consumption from frontend applications.
  • Enhanced Developer Experience: Stronger TypeScript support, Plugin SDK usage, and faster admin UI bundling via Vite.
  • Plugin Modernization: Replaced unsupported plugins (e.g., SEO, Content Versioning) with compatible alternatives.

Implementation Approach: Aimed for Continuity & Growth

  • Full backup of database, assets, and code before migration.
  • Compatibility checks on all custom code, plugins, and models.
  • Official CLI upgrade tool used, followed by manual refactoring.
  • Adopted incremental migration with compatibility headers, allowing frontends to update progressively without breaking changes.
  • Refactored custom controllers (e.g., wishlist/account) and CSV import/bulk upsert logic to support documentId-based relations, normalized responses, and updated i18n handling via the Document Service API.
  • Modernized BFF layer to handle normalized responses and new relation models.
  • Rigorous testing with real-world CSVs and multi-locale scenarios.

Impact

  • 60% improvement in API response time for search and listing endpoints.
  • Zero downtime during migration ensured uninterrupted editorial operations.
  • Editorial teams gained faster workflows through preview and versioning features, reducing publishing time by up to 30%.
  • Cleaner backend architecture reduced technical debt and enabled faster deployments.
  • CMS is now aligned with Strapi’s long-term roadmap, ensuring sustainability.

Challenges in Future Proofing a Global CMS

  • The client was on Strapi v4, which was stable but nearing end-of-life.
  • Upcoming feature requirements like live preview, versioning, and better i18n support weren’t available in v4.
  • Legacy APIs and deprecated plugins added technical debt and integration complexity.
  • Staying aligned with Strapi's roadmap was essential to maintain security and compatibility.

QBurst Solution: Seamless Strapi v5 Migration

QBurst executed a structured migration from Strapi v4 to v5, enabling the client to modernize their content platform without affecting day-to-day operations. The migration induced a more powerful editorial experience and created opportunities for future enhancements.

Key innovations:

  • Live Preview & Unified Document Model: Editors can preview content with drafts and translations managed in a single document for simpler workflows.
  • Document Service API: Replaced deprecated EntityService for modern content handling and normalized responses.
  • Flatter API Responses: Simplified nested data for improved frontend performance and integration.
  • Built-in i18n Support: Native internationalization eliminates plugin dependency and streamlines translation.
  • Official Strapi Client Library: Enables reliable and simplified API consumption from frontend applications.
  • Enhanced Developer Experience: Stronger TypeScript support, Plugin SDK usage, and faster admin UI bundling via Vite.
  • Plugin Modernization: Replaced unsupported plugins (e.g., SEO, Content Versioning) with compatible alternatives.

Implementation Approach: Aimed for Continuity & Growth

  • Full backup of database, assets, and code before migration.
  • Compatibility checks on all custom code, plugins, and models.
  • Official CLI upgrade tool used, followed by manual refactoring.
  • Adopted incremental migration with compatibility headers, allowing frontends to update progressively without breaking changes.
  • Refactored custom controllers (e.g., wishlist/account) and CSV import/bulk upsert logic to support documentId-based relations, normalized responses, and updated i18n handling via the Document Service API.
  • Modernized BFF layer to handle normalized responses and new relation models.
  • Rigorous testing with real-world CSVs and multi-locale scenarios.

Impact

  • 60% improvement in API response time for search and listing endpoints.
  • Zero downtime during migration ensured uninterrupted editorial operations.
  • Editorial teams gained faster workflows through preview and versioning features, reducing publishing time by up to 30%.
  • Cleaner backend architecture reduced technical debt and enabled faster deployments.
  • CMS is now aligned with Strapi’s long-term roadmap, ensuring sustainability.
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