How to Migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven
UI Bakery is a low-code platform for building internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards from databases and APIs. Ceven is an AI workflow automation platform that connects to 1,000+ tools, runs end-to-end workflows with AI steps and human-approval gates, and can build and host no-code pages and apps.
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to migrating your internal tools and dashboards from UI Bakery to Ceven. By the end, you'll understand how to rebuild your workflows, integrate AI steps, and ensure a smooth transition.
Migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven in 6 steps
Inventory Your Tools and Dashboards
Start by listing all the internal tools and dashboards you've built in UI Bakery. Note their outcomes, such as data sources, user interactions, and key functionalities. This inventory will help you understand what needs to be rebuilt in Ceven.
Connect the Same Apps in Ceven
In Ceven, connect the same databases and APIs that your UI Bakery tools rely on. This ensures that your data sources are ready for rebuilding your tools and dashboards in Ceven.
Describe the Outcomes to Rebuild
Instead of recreating each tool one-for-one, focus on the outcomes. Describe what each tool or dashboard achieves, and then design new workflows in Ceven that accomplish the same goals, often with fewer steps.
Add AI Steps and Approval Gates
Where UI Bakery might have had limitations, enhance your Ceven workflows with AI steps for data processing and human-approval gates for critical actions. This makes your tools more robust and reliable.
Validate in Parallel
Run both UI Bakery and Ceven in parallel, using real data. Verify that the Ceven versions produce the same outcomes. This ensures a smooth transition and minimizes downtime.
Schedule and Cut Over
Once you've validated the Ceven workflows, schedule a cutover. Inform your team and users about the transition. Ensure that all data is synced and that the new workflows are ready for full operation.
Why teams switch from UI Bakery to Ceven
Teams often migrate from UI Bakery to Ceven because Ceven offers more advanced workflow automation capabilities, including AI steps and human-approval gates. While UI Bakery excels at building internal tools and dashboards from databases and APIs, Ceven provides a more comprehensive platform for end-to-end workflow automation, including AI-powered steps and integrations with 1,000+ tools.
Ceven's ability to host no-code pages and apps also makes it a versatile choice for teams looking to build and manage a wide range of internal tools. The platform's focus on AI and automation can help teams streamline their processes and reduce manual work.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from UI Bakery to Ceven, the data sources and APIs you've connected to your tools will need to be reconnected in Ceven. However, the actual tools and dashboards themselves will need to be rebuilt in Ceven. This is an opportunity to consolidate and optimize your workflows.
UI Bakery's specific UI components and design elements will not directly transfer to Ceven. Instead, you'll need to rebuild your tools using Ceven's no-code app builder. This process allows you to leverage Ceven's advanced features, such as AI steps and approval gates, to create more robust and efficient tools.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One common pitfall is trying to recreate each UI Bakery tool one-for-one in Ceven. Instead, focus on the outcomes and design workflows that achieve the same goals more efficiently. This approach can help you consolidate your tools and reduce complexity.
Another pitfall is not validating the Ceven workflows in parallel with UI Bakery. Running both systems simultaneously ensures that you can catch any issues before the final cutover. Always include human-approval gates for critical actions to minimize risks during the transition.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven automatically import my UI Bakery tools and dashboards?
No, Ceven does not support automatic import from UI Bakery. You'll need to rebuild your tools and dashboards in Ceven, which often results in fewer, more capable workflows.
How do I ensure data consistency during the migration?
Run both UI Bakery and Ceven in parallel, using real data. Validate that the Ceven versions produce the same outcomes before cutting over. This ensures data consistency and minimizes downtime.
What are the benefits of adding AI steps and approval gates in Ceven?
Adding AI steps can automate data processing tasks, while approval gates ensure that critical actions are reviewed by humans. This combination makes your tools more robust and reliable, reducing the risk of errors and improving overall efficiency.