Worked on the goauthentik/authentik repository to enhance the reliability of database migrations during upgrade cycles. Focused on stabilizing the upgrade path by implementing an explicit migration dependency, ensuring that migration 0056 executes before 0010 when removing the group foreign key from the Role model. This approach, using Django and Python, preserved data integrity and prevented runtime errors such as FieldError during schema changes. The work reduced downtime and support escalations for enterprise deployments upgrading from 2025.x to newer releases. Comprehensive documentation was provided to clarify migration ordering, guiding future development and helping maintain robust upgrade processes.