When updating dependencies for migration-related components or making schema changes, verify compatibility and ensure backward compatibility: 1. For dependency updates: - Verify that version constraints point to valid, published versions - Check changelogs for breaking API or CLI changes - Update lockfiles to lock in the exact tested version ```bash # After updating a migration dependency in composer.json composer update utopia-php/migration && git add composer.lock ``` 2. For schema changes: - Update all affected models, serializers, and tests - Ensure systems can handle both old and new schemas during migration periods - Test migrations with new dependencies before deployment For example, when adding a new field like `"expired": boolean` to an API schema, update all client models while maintaining compatibility with targets that don't include this field yet.