FluentMigrator
Database migration framework for .NET
Overview
FluentMigrator is an open-source migration framework for .NET that allows developers to define database migrations in C# using a fluent, readable syntax. It is database-agnostic and provides more control over the generated SQL compared to some ORM-based solutions. It can be run via a command-line tool or a task runner.
✨ Key Features
- Fluent C# interface for schema changes
- Database-agnostic
- Supports up and down migrations
- Transactional migrations
- Multiple runners (CLI, MSBuild, NAnt)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fluent C# API for defining migrations
- Database-agnostic approach
- Separation from any specific ORM
Unique Value: Offers a database-independent, fluent C# interface for managing schema migrations, giving .NET developers strong-typed control over their database evolution.
🎯 Use Cases (2)
✅ Best For
- Defining database schema changes in C# for .NET applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that prefer writing plain SQL for migrations or using an ORM's built-in migration tools.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more code-centric and type-safe way of writing migrations compared to the plain SQL approach of Evolve or Flyway, but is less integrated than Entity Framework Migrations.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: FluentMigrator is free and open-source.
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