database-migration-runner

To safely apply SQLite schema changes, use a migration workflow that creates a verified backup, executes scripts in order, validates the schema, and provides a rollback path. This protects data across development, staging, and production environments.

The safest way to add tables or columns is using a structured migration process that creates a database backup prior to execution, applies changes in the correct order, and validates the schema updates before finalizing them.

Yes, rollback support is built into the database migration workflow. If a schema update fails or produces unexpected results, you can revert the database to its pre-migration state using the backup created prior to execution.

You can list pending migrations from the project root to review their intent before applying changes. This step allows you to verify the structural modifications in the migration scripts before executing them against the SQLite database.

Yes, you need a /backend/database/migrations directory containing your migration scripts, access to the budget_buddy.db SQLite database file, and the ability to create backups and verify migrations from the project root.

Verifying a database backup before running a schema migration ensures the backup integrity is intact, guaranteeing that you have a reliable restore point for rollback support if the migration fails or corrupts data.