migration-workflow

Safe EF Core database migrations require reviewing generated SQL for data loss and long locks, applying changes only after verification, and testing fully afterward. This ensures schema updates minimize lock time risk and prevent broken deployments.

A failed EF Core migration rollback requires maintaining a clear rollback path using deterministic dotnet EF commands. You can apply a specific rollback command to revert to the previous migration state if verification steps detect deployment issues.

Upgrading .NET versions and NuGet dependencies safely requires incremental updates applied one package at a time. Build and test between each step to isolate failures and avoid bundling unrelated changes that destabilize the application.

Reviewing generated SQL before applying an EF Core migration identifies potential data loss and long table locks that break production. Checking the script beforehand prevents risky schema changes from executing without explicit verification.

The migration workflow uses deterministic dotnet EF commands for migration scripting and database updates. It applies these commands within incremental procedures to guide safe schema changes and framework upgrades with explicit rollback steps.

You should avoid bundling NuGet package updates with .NET framework upgrades when stability is critical. Incremental upgrades isolate failures by updating one element at a time, building and testing between each step to prevent broken deployments.