How can I effectively rollback Django migrations?

How can I effectively rollback Django migrations?

You can rollback Django migrations using the command python manage.py migrate app_name migration_name. This will revert the database to the specified migration.

What if I want to rollback multiple migrations at once?

To rollback multiple migrations, you can specify the target migration that you want to revert to. For example, python manage.py migrate app_name migration_name --fake will mark migrations as applied without actually running them.

Are there any risks involved in rolling back migrations?

Yes, rolling back migrations can lead to data loss if the migrations involved delete or alter existing data. Always back up your database before performing rollbacks.

How can I see the migration history before rolling back?

You can view the migration history by running python manage.py showmigrations. This will list all migrations and their applied status.