Declarative schemas have been introduced to simplify managing and maintaining complex database schemas by defining the database structure in .sql files.
Benefits of declarative schemas include maintaining the entire database schema in one place, generating migration files automatically, and facilitating concise code reviews.
Declarative schemas provide a single point of reference compared to using versioned migrations, especially for complex and frequently-updated database schemas.
The complexity of database schemas can slow down development velocity, as changes may affect other views or functions, requiring multiple steps and manual updates.
Using declarative schemas in production streamlines the process by allowing changes to be made in one place, reducing the need to duplicate changes across multiple files.
A schema diff tool like migra can be used to identify necessary updates for views and functions when generating migration files, simplifying the development process.
Declarative schemas on Supabase provide tools for managing database schemas in one place, simplifying the development process and reducing the time spent on managing migrations.
Declarative schemas improve development efficiency by enabling engineers to make schema changes in a centralized manner, cutting down development time significantly.
Supabase CLI now includes the tools used internally for managing migrations, offering developers a streamlined experience when working with database schemas.
Declarative schemas offer a more efficient way to manage database schemas, providing benefits such as simplified development processes and easier merge conflict resolutions.