How do I update an installed item safely?
By Ratul Sikder · · Updated
Updating installed items provides crucial bug fixes and security patches, but it must be done carefully to avoid breaking your live project. Always create a full backup of your files and database via FTP or cPanel before applying any updates.
Sellers regularly release updates on manob.ai to introduce exciting new features and patch critical security vulnerabilities, but applying them blindly can crash your live application. Before you start updating, it is absolutely critical to read the item's changelog to look for any breaking changes, removed features, or newly required dependencies. Ideally, you should test the new version on a local or staging environment first, though a complete FTP and database backup is the minimum precaution you should take. Safe updating practices include:
- Manual File Updates: Download the new version, back up your custom code/configurations, carefully replace the old core files via FTP, and clear your server caches.
- Framework Updates: Pull the latest code repository, run composer install or npm install if dependencies changed, and execute any new database migrations.
- Post-Update Testing: Thoroughly test your key pages, check user registration forms, and review browser console logs for errors immediately after updating.