Security-only patching with over 13 security fixes 
 

Compatibility improvements for PHP 8.2 
 

Better performance in GraphQL APIs 
 

Upgrades to third-party libraries 
 

Accessibility and compliance updates 
 

Check your Magento version, PHP version, and database compatibility. 
 

List all third-party extensions and themes. 
 

Note any core code customizations that may conflict with Magento 2.4.8. 
 

Your database 
 

Magento files 
 

Media folders 
 

Custom extensions and code 
 

Use Composer to upgrade Magento. 
 

Update PHP and other environment configurations as required. 
 

Upgrade third-party extensions to ensure compatibility. 
 

Resolve conflicts and code errors. 
 

Test checkout, cart, product pages, and login. 
 

Check integrations like payment gateways, shipping APIs, and marketing tools. 
 

Run performance tests and security scans. 
 

Schedule the live upgrade during off-peak hours. 
 

Inform your customers via banners or emails (if required). 
 

Put the site in maintenance mode during deployment. 
 

Always use a staging environment before upgrading your live site. 
 

Audit custom code—especially if it interacts with Magento core files. 
 

Keep extensions and themes updated to their latest versions. 
 

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