What are the differences between Alembic and Flask-Migrate?

What are the differences between Alembic and Flask-Migrate?

Alembic is a lightweight database migration tool for SQLAlchemy, while Flask-Migrate is a wrapper around Alembic specifically for Flask applications. Flask-Migrate provides additional features like command-line integration with Flask.

Can I use Alembic without Flask?

Yes, Alembic can be used independently of Flask. It's designed to work with SQLAlchemy, so you can use it in any Python application that uses SQLAlchemy for database management.

What are the advantages of using Flask-Migrate?

Flask-Migrate simplifies the migration process in Flask applications by providing commands that integrate with Flask's CLI, making it easier to manage database migrations.

Are there any limitations to using Flask-Migrate?

One limitation is that Flask-Migrate is tightly coupled with Flask, so if you're not using Flask, you'll need to use Alembic directly. Additionally, it may not support all advanced features of Alembic.