What is NOT recommended when migrating customer data?

In the context of migrating customer data, bringing new customers onto Stripe beforehand is not advisable. This is mainly because the migration process is typically focused on existing customers who have prior interactions and transactions associated with them.

When migrating data, the main goal is to ensure a smooth transition for existing customers, allowing you to retain their purchase history, preferences, and any other critical information. Including historical purchase data, updating customer records with the new platform, and migrating existing customers first are crucial steps to ensure continuity and data integrity.

On the other hand, introducing new customers into the system during a migration process could lead to confusion or data inconsistencies. It is more practical to complete the migration for existing customers first to ensure that all necessary customer data is accurately represented before integrating new customers. This way, the organization can maintain a clear process and avoid complexities that could arise from managing both existing and new customer data simultaneously during the migration phase.