My OJS 3.4-based setup has been partially upgraded to 3.5, and I’m unable to fix the remaining issues/errors. However, I have a clean backup of the database that’s compatible with OJS 3.5. After deleting everything from the domain, what if I reinstall OJS 3.5 on the same domain, thoroughly clean the database, and then import the backup compatible with 3.5? Additionally, I’ll replace folders (such as files and public) and the config.inc.php file from the old setup directly in cPanel. My goal is to retain the data, reports, and workflow. I’ve successfully done the above within another domain, except for configuring the frontend settings, which isn’t a big deal.
Nevertheless, I need to confirm if everything is okay. If so, what precautionary measures should I take?