Upgrading 4 Sitefinity projects in 3 weeks with TCVelik

See how two junior developers upgraded four Sitefinity projects in three weeks by sticking to a clear upgrade sequence with TCVelik.

Overview


Upgrading Sitefinity projects is usually considered a senior-level task. Multiple versions, legacy code, custom integrations, and unclear documentation often slow teams down or introduce risk.

In this case study, two junior developers successfully upgraded four production Sitefinity projects in just three weeks. They did this by following the TCVelik Sitefinity SOP, without constant senior supervision and without production incidents.

This case study breaks down how the process worked, what challenges were avoided, and what made the result possible.

The Initial Situation

Before starting the upgrades, the team faced several common challenges:

  • Four Sitefinity projects on different versions
  • Limited internal documentation
  • Junior developers with around 1 month of Sitefinity experience
  • Tight delivery timeline
  • No margin for production downtime

Historically, similar upgrades took significantly longer and required heavy senior developer involvement.

The TCVelik SOP Approach

Instead of relying on tribal knowledge or ad-hoc decisions, the developers followed the TCVelik SOP step by step.

  • Clear pre-upgrade checks
  • Version-specific upgrade paths
  • Post-upgrade validation steps

Each developer worked independently but followed the same structured process.
This eliminated guesswork and reduced the need for senior intervention.

Execution Timeline


All four Sitefinity upgrades were completed within a three-week window.

The TCVelik SOP allowed the team to follow the same upgrade flow across all projects. Instead of treating each project as a one-off task, the developers reused the same structure, checks, and validation steps every time.

This consistency reduced delays, made progress predictable, and allowed the team to move from one project to the next with confidence.

No parallel firefighting, no rushed fixes, and no last-minute surprises.

Results


  • 4 Sitefinity projects upgraded successfully
  • 0 production incidents
  • Minimal senior developer involvement
  • Predictable delivery timeline
  • Junior developers gained real upgrade experience

Most importantly, the SOP turned a high-risk task into a repeatable process.

Why This Worked


The success was not about speed alone. It was about structure.


The TCVelik SOP:

  • Removed ambiguity
  • Made risks visible early
  • Provided clear decision paths
  • Reduced dependency on individual experience

Junior developers were able to focus on execution instead of problem-solving from scratch.

Key Takeaways


  • Sitefinity upgrades do not have to be senior-only tasks
  • Clear SOPs dramatically reduce delivery time
  • Consistency matters more than individual expertise
  • Structured processes scale across teams and projects

This case study shows that with the right guidance, teams can move faster without compromising quality.

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