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As a product team, it’s our responsibility to deliver the most valuable product to the market. This means we’re always looking ahead and planning for the future.
A common misconception is that product value only increases by adding features. In reality, value can decrease when duplicate functionality exists, as it adds maintenance overhead and slows down improvements. There are also cases where features no longer align with the direction of the product or fail to deliver sufficient value.
One of our core values is Always Improving. We apply this to both our platform and our customers’ success. When we retire functionality in Administrate, we communicate this through two clear stages so you understand what is changing and what action may be required.
Deprecation Announcement
This is when we formally communicate that a feature has been marked for retirement.
The announcement includes:
- An explanation of why the decision was made
- What you need to change to prepare
- Guidance on any replacement feature or alternative workflow
In some cases, the action is straightforward (for example, “use the new version”). In others, where no direct replacement exists, we provide guidance on how to adapt.
Our Support Team is available to answer questions and help guide you through the transition.
Removal from the Product
The initial announcement will also include the date the feature will be fully removed from the product.
By this date, you must be fully transitioned to the replacement, alternative solution, or revised workflow outlined in the announcement.
This approach allows us to continue improving the platform while maintaining reliability and delivering a better overall experience.