How to Migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven
UI Bakery is a powerful low-code platform for building internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards from databases and APIs. Ceven, on the other hand, is an AI workflow automation platform that connects to 1,000+ tools, runs end-to-end workflows on a schedule with AI steps and human-approval gates, and can build and host no-code pages/apps.
This guide will walk you through the process of migrating your workflows and applications from UI Bakery to Ceven, ensuring a seamless transition. Note that there is no automatic import feature, so you will need to rebuild your workflows and re-authorize your connected apps in Ceven.
Migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven in 5 steps
Inventory Your Workflows
Start by documenting all your existing workflows in UI Bakery. Identify the outcomes each workflow achieves, the data sources it connects to, and any manual steps involved. This inventory will help you understand what needs to be rebuilt in Ceven.
Connect Your Apps to Ceven
Re-authorize the same databases, APIs, and other tools you used in UI Bakery within Ceven. This ensures that your new workflows have access to the same data and integrations as your old ones.
Describe the Outcomes
Instead of recreating each workflow one-for-one, focus on the outcomes you want to achieve. Use Ceven's AI capabilities to streamline and optimize your workflows. For example, automate data enrichment, add AI steps for decision-making, and include human-approval gates for critical actions.
Validate in Parallel
Run both UI Bakery and Ceven in parallel, using real data to validate your new workflows. This ensures that Ceven can handle your workflows effectively before you fully transition. Add human-approval gates on writes to systems of record to catch any issues early.
Schedule and Cut Over
Once you are confident in Ceven's performance, schedule the final cutover. Communicate the transition to your team and stakeholders, and monitor the new workflows closely for any issues.
Why teams switch from UI Bakery to Ceven
Teams often switch from UI Bakery to Ceven because they need more advanced AI capabilities and workflow automation features. While UI Bakery excels at building internal tools and dashboards, Ceven offers a broader range of automation options, including AI steps and human-approval gates, which can significantly enhance productivity and decision-making.
Additionally, Ceven's ability to connect to 1,000+ tools and run end-to-end workflows on a schedule makes it a more versatile platform for teams looking to automate complex processes. The platform's no-code app building and hosting capabilities also provide a seamless transition for teams that need to maintain their internal tools while adding advanced automation features.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from UI Bakery to Ceven, you will need to rebuild your workflows and re-authorize your connected apps. Your existing UI Bakery applications and dashboards will not automatically transfer to Ceven. However, you can use the data and integrations from your UI Bakery workflows to create new, more advanced workflows in Ceven.
One key difference is that Ceven is an AI workflow automation platform, not a low-code app builder. While you can build and host no-code pages/apps in Ceven, the primary focus is on automating workflows. This means you will need to adapt your approach to building internal tools, focusing more on automation and less on the visual design of the tools themselves.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One common pitfall when migrating from UI Bakery to Ceven is trying to recreate each workflow one-for-one. Instead, focus on the outcomes you want to achieve and use Ceven's AI capabilities to streamline and optimize your workflows. This approach can help you avoid unnecessary complexity and ensure that your new workflows are more efficient.
Another pitfall is not validating your new workflows in parallel with your old ones. Running both systems simultaneously allows you to catch any issues early and ensures a smooth transition. Always add human-approval gates on writes to systems of record to catch any issues before they impact your data.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven automatically import my workflows from UI Bakery?
No, Ceven does not support automatic import of workflows from UI Bakery. You will need to rebuild your workflows in Ceven, which usually results in fewer, more capable workflows due to Ceven's advanced AI and automation features.
Will I lose any data during the migration?
No, you will not lose any data during the migration. However, you will need to re-authorize your connected apps and ensure that your new workflows in Ceven have access to the same data sources as your old ones in UI Bakery.
How long does it typically take to migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven?
The time it takes to migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven depends on the complexity of your workflows and the number of integrations you have. On average, it can take a few weeks to a few months to fully transition, including the time needed to validate and optimize your new workflows in Ceven.