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Listen "Some reasons to write a down method in your migrations"
Episode Synopsis
This is a surprisingly controversial topic. In this episode, we share why we write down migration methods, and it's probably not the reason you're thinking of.(00:00) - Is writing down migration methods just a weird habit?
(02:30) - A deploy that goes horribly wrong immediately
(03:45) - Rolling forward due to database engine limitations
(05:00) - How long is too long to rollback?
(06:30) - Another use case: switching branches
(08:30) - A mental unit test for your logic
(12:35) - Silly bit
No call to action on this episode, just go enjoy some quiet time to yourself.
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