VSM Migration Roadmap¶
This comprehensive roadmap guides the transformation from a monolithic system to a modular ecosystem of 31 repositories under the @viable-systems
organization.
Overview¶
The migration follows a carefully orchestrated 16-week plan, creating a production-ready VSM implementation with:
- 31 Total Repositories
- 10 Migration Phases
- Zero-downtime transition
- Full backward compatibility
Repository Breakdown¶
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13 Core Infrastructure
Essential VSM subsystems and support packages that form the foundation.
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5 Support Packages
Additional utilities and helpers for common VSM patterns.
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4 Main Applications
Complete applications built on the VSM framework.
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5 Documentation Repos
Comprehensive documentation, examples, and learning resources.
Migration Phases¶
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title VSM Migration Timeline (16 Weeks)
dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
section Phase 1
Foundation Setup :p1, 2024-01-01, 7d
section Phase 2
Core Dependencies :p2, after p1, 14d
section Phase 3
VSM Core :p3, after p2, 14d
section Phase 4
Extended VSM :p4, after p3, 14d
section Phase 5
Integration Layer :p5, after p3, 21d
section Phase 6
Applications :p6, after p5, 14d
section Phase 7
Enhancement :p7, after p4, 14d
section Phase 8
Testing & Quality :p8, after p6, 14d
section Phase 9
Documentation :p9, after p7, 14d
section Phase 10
Production Deploy :p10, after p8, 7d
Phase Overview¶
Phase 1: Foundation Setup (Week 1)¶
Establish organizational infrastructure and core templates.
Key Deliverables: - GitHub organization setup - VSM starter template - Documentation structure - CI/CD templates
Phase 2: Core Dependencies (Weeks 2-3)¶
Extract packages with zero VSM dependencies.
Key Deliverables: - Telemetry infrastructure - GoldRush event processing - Rate limiting - Configuration management
Phase 3: VSM Core (Weeks 4-5)¶
Extract the heart of the VSM system.
Key Deliverables: - All five subsystems (S1-S5) - Algedonic Channel - Temporal Variety Channel - Core protocols
Phase 4: Extended VSM (Weeks 6-7)¶
Add advanced VSM capabilities.
Key Deliverables: - Z3N security architecture - Advanced pattern recognition - Distributed coordination - Performance optimizations
Phase 5: Integration Layer (Weeks 8-9)¶
Build bridges to external systems.
Key Deliverables: - Phoenix integration - GraphQL API - REST endpoints - Event streaming
Phase 6: Applications (Weeks 10-11)¶
Deploy complete VSM applications.
Key Deliverables: - VSM Console - Monitoring dashboard - API gateway - Example applications
Phase 7: Enhancement (Weeks 12-13)¶
Optimize and extend functionality.
Key Deliverables: - Performance tuning - Additional adapters - Plugin system - Advanced features
Phase 8: Testing & Quality (Week 14)¶
Comprehensive testing and quality assurance.
Key Deliverables: - Integration test suite - Performance benchmarks - Security audit - Load testing
Phase 9: Documentation (Week 15)¶
Complete documentation and learning resources.
Key Deliverables: - API documentation - Tutorial series - Video guides - Migration guides
Phase 10: Production Deployment (Week 16)¶
Final production rollout.
Key Deliverables: - Production deployment - Monitoring setup - Rollback procedures - Success metrics
Critical Path¶
The following packages are on the critical path and must be completed in order:
- vsm-starter → Template for all other packages
- vsm-telemetry → Observability for migration
- vsm-goldrush → Event processing foundation
- vsm-core → Core VSM implementation
- vsm-phoenix → Web integration layer
- vsm-console → Management interface
Success Metrics¶
Technical Metrics¶
- All 31 repositories created and published
- 100% test coverage on core packages
- < 100ms latency for inter-subsystem communication
- Zero-downtime migration completed
Adoption Metrics¶
- 50+ stars on core repository
- 10+ external contributors
- 5+ production deployments
- Active community forum
Quality Metrics¶
- All packages at version 1.0+
- Comprehensive documentation
- Video tutorial series
- Example applications
Risk Mitigation¶
Technical Risks¶
- Circular Dependencies: Careful package boundaries
- Performance Regression: Continuous benchmarking
- API Breaking Changes: Semantic versioning
- Integration Issues: Comprehensive testing
Organizational Risks¶
- Scope Creep: Strict phase boundaries
- Resource Constraints: Prioritized backlog
- Knowledge Silos: Pair programming
- Technical Debt: Regular refactoring
Next Steps¶
- Review the detailed phase plans
- Understand package dependencies
- Set up your development environment
- Join the migration team
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