Ruby on Rails Migrations
A web-app framework that includes everything needed to create database-backed web applications.
Overview
Active Record Migrations are a feature of Ruby on Rails that allows you to evolve your database schema over time. Rather than managing schema changes in pure SQL, migrations allow you to use a Ruby DSL to describe changes to your tables. These migrations are versionable and are a core part of the Rails development workflow.
✨ Key Features
- Ruby DSL for defining schema changes
- CLI for generating and running migrations
- Database-agnostic
- Change tracking and rollbacks
- Schema dumping to `schema.rb` or `structure.sql`
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deeply integrated into the Ruby on Rails framework
- Mature and well-documented
- Convention-over-configuration approach
Unique Value: Provides a robust, database-agnostic DSL for managing schema changes, fully integrated into the Rails ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (1)
✅ Best For
- Developing and maintaining the database schema for any Rails application.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Projects not built with Ruby on Rails.
🏆 Alternatives
As the built-in solution for Rails, it is the most convenient and idiomatic choice for developers within that ecosystem, removing the need for an external tool.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Ruby on Rails is free and open-source.
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