What is Database Migration Tool?
Software that manages and tracks changes to your database structure over time.
Why It Matters
Migration tools ensure database changes are applied consistently across all environments and can be rolled back.
Real-World Example
Using Prisma Migrate to add a new column to the users table across development, staging, and production.
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Related Terms
Migration
A controlled way to change your database structure over time, with the ability to undo changes
Schema
A blueprint that defines the structure of your data, including fields and their types
ORM
A tool that lets you work with database data using your programming language instead of SQL
Database
An organised collection of data that your application can store, retrieve, and update
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Related Terms
Database
An organised collection of data that your application can store, retrieve, and update
Schema
A blueprint that defines the structure of your data, including fields and their types
Migration
A controlled way to change your database structure over time, with the ability to undo changes
ORM
A tool that lets you work with database data using your programming language instead of SQL
SQL
A language for communicating with databases, used to create, read, update, and delete data
NoSQL
Databases that store data differently from traditional tables, often as flexible documents or key-value pairs