golang-migrate/migrate
Migrate
This project is a command-line utility designed to manage database schema versioning and automate incremental schema updates. It functions as a version control system for database structures, ensuring consistency across environments by tracking applied migrations in a dedicated metadata table and executing scripts in a sequential, reliable manner.
The tool distinguishes itself through a driver-based abstraction layer that supports a wide range of database engines, including various SQL and distributed cloud databases. It provides robust concurrency control through advisory locking, which prevents conflicting schema changes during simultaneous deployment attempts. To ensure data integrity, the system supports atomic execution by wrapping migration scripts in transactions, while also offering the flexibility to execute custom shell scripts or complex multi-statement files using delimiter-based parsing.
The platform includes comprehensive configuration options for managing database connections, retry logic for transient errors, and the customization of migration tracking tables. It is designed to integrate into automated deployment pipelines, providing a unified interface for schema management regardless of the underlying database technology.