Polo
A Ruby gem that traverses ActiveRecord associations to generate SQL snapshots of real-world data for development environments.
What is Polo?
Polo is a Ruby gem that creates sample database snapshots from production data for use in development environments. It starts from an ActiveRecord seed object, traverses its associations, and generates SQL INSERT statements that can be imported elsewhere. This allows developers to work with realistic, relational data without risking production side effects.
Ruby on Rails developers who need realistic, relational data in development or testing environments, particularly those working with complex ActiveRecord models and associations.
Developers choose Polo because it automates the tedious process of extracting relational data snapshots, provides configurable handling for duplicates and sensitive data, and integrates seamlessly with ActiveRecord. Unlike manual fixtures or static dumps, it captures real-world data relationships dynamically.
Overview
Polo travels through your database and creates sample snapshots so you can work with real world data in development.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating realistic development databases from production data
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