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 was not as quick to switch.

Because?

Do you remember when various versions of Windows came out or when such huge 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 may lose a lot of customers because of that. Experimenting with an ecommerce website by upgrading it to new buggy software can be a cheat for your business.

When people approach me with questions related to migrating to Magento 2, I have been very concerned about updating the core software that powers their business before all the bugs 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 timing was right, I did some research on 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 native built-in features, it appears to be a complete package. With most features built in, fewer extensions are required.
• Impromptu performance – There is no debate about the performance that Magento 2 offers. It is much better than the 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 management with better UX, which offers improved functionality for administrators. Additionally, 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 time on your hands than to do it in a hurry when necessary. .

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 that What remains is its impressive features and it is worth migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2.