The Self-Hosted SaaS Dilemma: Balancing Rapid Iteration with Legacy Support
2025-08-09
This article explores the challenges of balancing rapid iteration with supporting self-hosted versions in the fast-paced SaaS world. The author uses their company's billing system, Lago, as an example, detailing how they use a 'bridge version' strategy to ensure compatibility and prevent data corruption during upgrades, even for older versions. While this approach adds development complexity, it's deemed necessary for products like billing systems that demand high data integrity, showcasing a customer-centric approach.
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