Lightning Server 5 & KiteUI 7 Migration Guide

To migrate from Lightning Server 4.x to 5.x, you must update dependencies, rewrite imports, and adjust architecture shifts using the new server builder usage. This migration guide provides step-by-step playbooks, risk mitigations, and validation checklists to execute the upgrade safely with minimal downtime.

KiteUI 6.x to 7.x upgrades require code pattern migrations that address module restructuring and context parameter usage. The guide details how to handle these API shifts and import rewrites to ensure your application meets the requirements for updated libraries and new architectural standards.

Yes, this Lightning Server upgrade guide covers Gradle dependency updates as a core component of the migration process. It provides comprehensive instructions on updating libraries and restructuring modules to align with the 5.x architecture and updated server builder requirements.

Common pitfalls when upgrading to Lightning Server 5.x and KiteUI 7.x include mishandling context parameter usage, failing to meet updated library requirements, and incorrect module restructuring. The guide includes common pitfall mitigations and validation checklists to navigate these architecture shifts safely.

You need to restructure modules during a Lightning Server migration when moving from 4.x to 5.x due to underlying architecture shifts and API changes. The guide helps you apply these structural changes while performing migration safety checks to maintain application stability.