What are Django data migrations?

What are Django data migrations?

Django data migrations are a way to manage changes to your database schema and data in a structured manner.

How do I create a data migration in Django?

You can create a data migration using the command python manage.py makemigrations --empty your_app_name and then define your operations.

Can you give me an example of a data migration?

Sure! For instance, you can create a migration to add a new field to a model and populate it with default values.

What are the best practices for data migrations?

Best practices include testing migrations in a staging environment, keeping migrations small, and documenting changes.