Explore best practices for branching database code in Git with this comprehensive conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Learn to design the simplest branching strategy tailored to your organization's needs, considering team size and release requirements. Discover multiple popular branching models, their strengths, and weaknesses, with a focus on the unique considerations for database code. Understand the state approach, hybrid approach, and how to handle migrations and existing databases. Dive into Git Flow, GitHub Flow, and microservices concepts, and watch a practical demo using Flyway. Gain valuable insights on managing feature branches, merge conflicts, and pull requests to effectively version control your database code.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
About Kendra
Session Overview
Why is Database Code Special
People have great intentions
Why databases are special
State approach
What is the state approach
What is the hybrid approach
Sample database
Migrations
Existing Databases
Git Flow
Git Diagram
Feature Branch
Merge Conflicts
Pull Requests
GitHub Flow
Squirrels
Microservices
Demo
Flyway
Making a Change
Taught by
PASS Data Community Summit
