Hello everyone, Iam still running old version Hydrogen from 10.2024. I find it really hard to implement Vite, and Iam wondering if I could still run old Remix version, or it will eventualy stop working completly?
Today I tryied to push changes i made but I could not, got package.json and package.lock missmatch. Is upgrardint to Vite necessary ?
Thank you for any replies much appreciated !
Hi @Erik_Oberta ,
Yes, upgrading your Hydrogen project to use React Router and Vite is highly recommended for improved performance and product stability.
Tips for a smooth upgrade:
Run the command npx shopify hydrogen upgrade. During this process, select the closest Hydrogen version to your current setup; upgrade incrementally, one version at a time for safest results.
When you execute the upgrade command, a detailed upgrade guide will be auto-generated in your .hydrogen folder. Follow this guide for step-by-step instructions.
For code changes, consider leveraging AI coding assistants like Claude Code or Cursor—they can help apply updates efficiently.
After upgrading, test thoroughly to ensure your storefront remains stable and performant.
This process ensures your project stays supported and takes advantage of the latest ecosystem improvements.
Hi Paul ,
thank you for taking time to answer, I understand that updateting is recommended,
I just cannot comprehend that , they just force you to update, my hydrogen is only 1 year old, and i have many custom things implemented, which makes update really hard. And even existing repo and changes iam trying no make are not working.