Upgrade

Definitions

1. The process of replacing a software component — such as a library, framework, runtime, or operating system — with a newer version, often involving dependency resolution, migration steps, and compatibility testing to ensure nothing breaks.

   In plain English: Moving to a newer version of some software, which sometimes requires extra work to make sure everything still fits together.

   Example: "The Rails 7 upgrade took us two sprints because half our gems hadn't released compatible versions yet."

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