Magento 2 was released in 2015 after many delays and with the enthusiasm with which it has been received, it was obviously worth the wait. Several websites have migrated to Magento 2 and several are in the process of migrating.

I am a person who is always interested in updating to new technologies. I switched to Windows Vista, Windows 8, and all those new software releases without a second thought. But, when it came to Magento 2, I wasn’t as quick to switch.

Why?

Do you remember when multiple versions of Windows came out or when such big software updates were released? Do you remember what was common in all those updates?

insects! Lots of bugs.

Finding bugs in new software is not uncommon. But, when there are bugs on an eCommerce website, it is definitely a big problem as you can lose a lot of customers due to that. Experimenting with an e-commerce website by upgrading it to new bug-ridden software can prove to be a pitfall for your business.

When people approach me with questions related to migrating to Magento 2, I am very concerned about updating the core software that powers their business before all the flaws are ironed out. But after 2 years of its initial release and 8 versions later, I think it’s safe to migrate from magento 1 to magento 2.

Once I realized the time was right, I researched the pros and cons one needs to know while moving forward with the migration.

The advantages of migrating to Magento 2

• More built-in features: As the magento 2 platform itself has many built-in native features, it seems to be a complete package. With most features built in, fewer extensions are required.
• Out of the box performance: There is no debate about the performance that Magento 2 offers. It is much better than magento 1 platform.
• Fully Responsive and Touch Layout: Magento 2 has a responsive layout by default and thus one does not have to spend time trying to modify various screen views.
• Easy to Add Functionality – Magento 2 has a setup that has easy and simple back-end administration with better UX, offering enhanced functionality for admins. Also, the end user functionalities have been enhanced by adding a superior user experience.

These benefits are bound to improvise the UI/UX of the web store, thereby attracting more customers.

Also, since Magento 2.2 is expected to be released soon, Magento 1 is expected to be deprecated by the end of 2019. Therefore, it is better to make the switch now with plenty of free time than to do it in a hurry when needed. .

summarizing

Magento 2 had several promising features to offer when it was first released, but it was a wise decision to wait for others to test it and fix all the shortcomings before migrating to Magento 2. But now that all the bugs are gone, the only thing I What remains is its impressive features and it is worth migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2.