Evolving with Confidence
One of Luklak’s greatest strengths is its flexibility. Unlike rigid, off-the-shelf software, you can adapt your system as your business processes evolve. But with this power comes the need for a responsible process.Making changes to a live, mission-critical system can be risky if not handled correctly. This guide provides a safe, structured methodology for managing change, allowing you to innovate with confidence while minimizing disruption to your team.

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The Core Challenge: Updating a Live System

Once your team relies on a 📋 Function for their daily work, any changes can have a significant impact. Modifying a Workflow, changing an Automation, or removing a Data Field could potentially break a process or confuse users. A structured change management process mitigates these risks. For anything beyond a minor, cosmetic change, we strongly recommend a “Develop → Test → Deploy” lifecycle.

Step 1: Create a Sandbox by Cloning Your `Function`

Never make major changes directly on your live 📋 Function. The safest first step is to create a duplicate of your Function to use as a “sandbox” environment.
  • How-to: Go to your Function’s settings, select “Duplicate Function”, and give the copy a clear name, such as [Function Name] - V2 Development.
  • This creates an identical, isolated copy where you can experiment freely without affecting any real users or data.

Step 2: Develop & Test Your Changes in the Sandbox

With your sandbox copy, you can now safely make all your desired changes. Re-design the Workflow, add new Data Fields, or build complex new Automations.
  • Critical Sub-step: Testing. Create a temporary “Test ⏹️ Space” from your sandbox Function. Add a small group of power users to this space.
  • Ask them to create sample 🧊 Objects and run through the new process to provide feedback and identify any potential issues before the official rollout.

Step 3: Communicate and Deploy the New Version

Once you are confident the new version is working perfectly, it’s time to roll it out.
  • Communication is Key: Announce the upcoming changes to all users well in advance. Explain what is changing, why it is changing, and when it will happen. Provide a brief training or a link to a user guide.
  • Deployment Strategy:
    • For Minor Changes (e.g., adding a new, non-critical field): After communicating, you can make these changes directly on the live Function, preferably during off-peak hours.
    • For Major Changes (e.g., a complete workflow redesign): Use the sandbox method. The deployment involves creating a new, official ⏹️ Space from your perfected V2 Function. You then guide users to begin all new work in this new space and implement a plan to archive the old one.

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You are Now a Luklak Architect

Congratulations! You have completed the entire Build Playbooks journey. You have learned the foundational methodology for system design, followed a flagship case study from problem to solution, explored alternative solution patterns, and now understand the advanced techniques for connecting, optimizing, and managing a live system. You now have the complete skillset to architect powerful, scalable, and truly unified operating systems on the Luklak platform. Where to Go Next? Your learning journey continues. Now that you’ve mastered the art of building, explore the other areas of the Learning Portal: