Question 1

How do I integrate Phinx into an existing PHP project?

Accepted Answer

Install via Composer with 'composer require robmorgan/phinx', then run 'phinx init' to generate configuration files. The documentation provides step-by-step guides for seamless integration.

Question 2

Phinx vs Laravel migrations: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Phinx is ideal for framework-agnostic, lightweight migrations, while Laravel's built-in tools offer deeper integration with Eloquent ORM and Laravel ecosystem. Choose Phinx for standalone projects or non-Laravel apps.

Question 3

How to seed data with Phinx?

Accepted Answer

Create seed classes with a 'run' method to populate databases, then execute using 'phinx seed:run'. This feature is detailed in the docs for initial or test data setup after migrations.

Question 4

Can Phinx handle multiple database connections?

Accepted Answer

Yes, configure multiple environments (e.g., development, production) in the phinx.yml file to manage migrations across different databases or connections, as supported by its adapter system.

Question 5

How to rollback a failed migration in Phinx?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'phinx rollback' command to revert to a previous state, leveraging the up and down methods in migration scripts for safe and controlled rollbacks.

Question 6

Is Phinx good for large enterprise databases?

Accepted Answer

While effective for basic migrations, Phinx lacks advanced features like transaction rollback on errors or complex schema management, so for large-scale systems, consider more robust tools with better error handling.

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