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[DaMMi] Implement proper migration framework

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
Stars
9
Forks
40
Avg merge
1d 22h
Merged PRs (30d)
19

Description

For the sake of being able to quickly write migrations for the db, there should be a systematic way in which we bring new migrations into the system.

This is something we should tackle rather soon, since sometimes the necessity for a migration comes completely out of the left field.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by surveying how database changes are currently handled in the backend, then define the framework's scope and acceptance criteria before implementation; done should mean migrations can be added systematically and used for unexpected database changes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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