How to update a Blitz.js application?

[fnn]

There are a lot of new releases. Is there a way to update an existing app with all the new improvements in the generator template or do I have to do it manually?

[flybayer]

Good question!

Probably the simplest way is to do this:

1. npm i -g blitz@latest
2. Go to the folder containing your app. If app is at ~/projects/myApp, then cd ~/projects/
3. blitz new myApp

Then you'll it'll say there are file conflicts and you'll be able to see the diff of each file.

We could add some type of command specifically for this case too.

[Vandivier]

@flybayer is this still up to date? it's a top google result for blitz js upgrade

[flybayer]

@Vandivier yes

[reymon359]

Hey @flybayer, is this still up to date?

Just asking because it's been more than a year and maybe there is a better way now 😄

[reymon359]

Hey @flybayer any update if this is the best way to upgrade blitz curently? 😄

[ourmaninamsterdam]

We're about to embark on an upgrade from an older v2 beta so would love some points on upgrade steps @flybayer