How do I use migrations with an ORM in Node.js?

How do I use migrations with an ORM in Node.js?

To use migrations with an ORM in Node.js, you typically use a library like Sequelize or TypeORM. Would you like a specific example?

Yes, can you show me how to create a migration using Sequelize?

Sure! First, install Sequelize CLI. Then, run npx sequelize-cli migration:generate --name create-users to create a migration file.

What should I include in the migration file?

In the migration file, define the up and down methods. Use queryInterface.createTable in up to create a table and queryInterface.dropTable in down to remove it.

How do I run the migration after creating it?

Run npx sequelize-cli db:migrate to execute the migration and create the table in your database.