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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

  • 13 Core Infrastructure


    Essential VSM subsystems and support packages that form the foundation.

    View Core Packages

  • 5 Support Packages


    Additional utilities and helpers for common VSM patterns.

    View Support Packages

  • 4 Main Applications


    Complete applications built on the VSM framework.

    View Applications

  • 5 Documentation Repos


    Comprehensive documentation, examples, and learning resources.

    View Documentation

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:

  1. vsm-starter → Template for all other packages
  2. vsm-telemetry → Observability for migration
  3. vsm-goldrush → Event processing foundation
  4. vsm-core → Core VSM implementation
  5. vsm-phoenix → Web integration layer
  6. 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

  1. Review the detailed phase plans
  2. Understand package dependencies
  3. Set up your development environment
  4. Join the migration team

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