Principlev1
Execute schema migrations in order of friction—start with
Execute schema migrations in order of friction—start with dependencies that generate the most daily conflict between old infrastructure and new understanding to reduce the highest-cost misalignments first.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Behavior follows the path of least resistance due to the (behavior follows least resistance) and Human attentional systems evolved to prioritize signals with (attention prioritizes immediacy over importance). This principle provides ORDERING logic for migration tasks based on cognitive efficiency and pain reduction. It's tactical but general.