#10253 docs: Add elt vs run guide for replication workloads Pull request opened by br413 Description Adds a Choose

meltano run

vs

meltano elt

for replication workloads section to the v2 migration guide, as requested in #6289. The section covers: • When to use

meltano run

(composable EL/ELT, mappers, jobs, multi-step pipelines) • When

meltano elt

/

meltano el

still apply (simple tap→target replication, legacy schedules, debugging with

--dump

) • A decision table for common replication workloads • Cross-links from the existing "Removed: transform support" subsections Checklist • I have read the contribution guide Was generative AI tooling used to co-author this PR? • Yes (please specify the tool below) Generated-by: Cursor following the agentic coding guidelines Related Issues • Closes #6289 Summary by Sourcery Document when to use

meltano run

versus

meltano el

for replication workloads, including migration guidance and practical examples. New Features: • Add guidance and a decision table for choosing between

meltano run

and

meltano el

across common replication workloads. Enhancements: • Clarify recommended commands for transforms, mappers, multi-step pipelines, legacy schedules, and single-pair debugging. Documentation: • Link the new replication-workload guidance from the v2 migration guide's transform-related sections. meltano/meltano