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WordPress Major Upgrades: WP-CLI Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed guide walks through running WordPress major upgrades using WP-CLI, emphasizing isolated steps over the dashboard's 'Update All' button. The process includes core version updates, database migrations, and plugin/theme updates with verification at each stage. The article recommends applying one version at a time to minimize breakage and ensure clean rollbacks.
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The guide's methodical approach is sound for production sites, but its value is limited to WordPress administrators already comfortable with command-line tools.
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