Question 1

How to integrate Flyway with Spring Boot?

Accepted Answer

Add the spring-boot-starter-flyway dependency to your Maven or Gradle build, configure database properties in application.properties or application.yml, and Flyway will automatically run migrations on startup. Refer to Spring Boot's documentation for specific configuration options.

Question 2

Flyway vs Liquibase which is better?

Accepted Answer

Flyway emphasizes simplicity with SQL-based migrations and sequential versioning, ideal for straightforward changes and broad database support. Liquibase offers more flexibility with multiple formats (XML, YAML) and complex change logs, better for teams needing branching or format independence. Choose based on your project's complexity and tool preferences.

Question 3

Does Flyway support MongoDB migrations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Flyway supports MongoDB as listed in the README, allowing management of schema-like changes such as collections and indexes. However, since MongoDB is schemaless, migrations may involve different patterns compared to relational databases.

Question 4

How to rollback a migration in Flyway?

Accepted Answer

Flyway OSS does not natively support rollbacks; you must create a new migration script to undo changes. For automated rollback features, consider Flyway's commercial editions or implement custom scripting to handle reversions manually.

Question 5

Can I use Flyway with a .NET project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires running Flyway via its command-line interface or integrating with build tools that support Java, such as through community plugins. For native .NET integration, alternatives like DbUp might be more seamless.

Question 6

What databases does Flyway support?

Accepted Answer

Flyway supports over 50 DBMS including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, and community submissions like ClickHouse and TiDB. The full list is detailed in the README and official documentation for up-to-date information.

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