canva-migration-deep-dive

# Canva Migration Deep Dive ## Overview Comprehensive guide for migrating to the Canva Connect API from another design platform or from direct image generation. Uses the strangler fig pattern for gradual, safe migration. ## Migration Types | Type | Duration | Risk | Example | |------|----------|------|---------| | Fresh integration | Days | Low | New app adding Canva support | | From image gen APIs | 2-4 weeks | Medium | Replace Imgix/Cloudinary templates with Canva | | From competitor | 4-8 weeks | Medium | Replace Figma API / Adobe Express | | Major re-architecture | Months | High | Rebuild design system on Canva | ## Pre-Migration Assessment ### Asset Inventory ```typescript interface MigrationAssessment { currentAssets: number; // Images, templates in old system designTemplates: number; // Templates to recreate as Canva brand templates apiCallsPerDay: number; // Current design API usage usersToMigrate: number; // Users who need Canva OAuth requiredCanvaTier: 'free' | 'pro' | 'enterprise'; blockers: string[]; } async function assessMigration(): Promise<MigrationAssessment> { return { currentAssets: await countCurrentAssets(), designTemplates: await countTemplates(), apiCallsPerDay: await getAverageApiCalls(), usersToMigrate: await countActiveUsers(), requiredCanvaTier: needsAutofill() ? 'enterprise' : 'free', blockers: [ // Common blockers: // - Need Enterprise for brand template ...