How do migrations work in different web frameworks?

How do migrations work in different web frameworks?

Migrations are a way to manage database schema changes in web frameworks. They allow developers to version control their database structure.

Can you give examples of how migrations are handled in Django and Rails?

In Django, migrations are created using the makemigrations command and applied with migrate. In Rails, you use rails generate migration to create a migration file and rails db:migrate to apply it.

What are the benefits of using migrations?

Migrations help maintain consistency across different environments, allow for easy rollback of changes, and provide a clear history of database changes.

Are there any tools that can help with migrations?

Yes, tools like Alembic for SQLAlchemy, Flyway, and Liquibase can assist with managing migrations across various frameworks.