The Missing Chapter in the CI Playbook: Database Schema Change Management
DevOpsDays Tel Aviv via YouTube
Overview
Learn essential strategies for managing database schema changes in continuous integration during this 23-minute conference talk from DevOpsDays Tel Aviv. Explore the delicate balance between maintaining system stability and achieving rapid development when evolving data models, drawing insights from the DORA report on database change management. Discover emerging patterns that bridge the gap between traditional CI practices and database operations, including techniques for enforcing linear histories, implementing automated change analysis, and conducting pre-deployment simulations. Gain valuable insights from Ariel Mashraki, CEO of Ariga and co-creator of Ent and Atlas, who brings extensive experience in database and developer tooling from his roles at Meta and IronSource. Master practical approaches to integrate database changes seamlessly into your CI pipeline while maintaining system reliability and development speed.
Syllabus
Introduction
Tension between velocity and stability
Why does it matter
Schema changes
Automation
Unforcing linear history
Schema change analysis
Predeployment simulation
Conclusion
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