How do I handle migrations in Django staging environments?

How do I handle migrations in Django staging environments?

In Django, you can manage migrations in staging by ensuring your staging database is in sync with your production database. First, run python manage.py makemigrations to create new migrations based on your models.

What if I have conflicts in migrations?

If you encounter migration conflicts, you can resolve them by manually editing the migration files or using the --merge option when running migrate.

Should I run migrations on staging before production?

Yes, it's a good practice to run migrations on your staging environment first to catch any issues before deploying to production.

How can I rollback a migration in staging?

To rollback a migration in staging, use the command python manage.py migrate <app_name> <migration_name>. This will revert to the specified migration.