Perform Database Schema Migrations in Just 5Â min Using Flyway and Spring Boot

Flyway is an open-source database migration tool that supports over a dozen SQL databases, including Postgres, and emphasizes simplicity and convention over configuration. It allows migrations to be written in SQL or Kotlin, accommodating complex business logic, and offers seamless integration with many Java frameworks like Spring Boot, making it particularly beneficial for developers at Qovery. Implementing Flyway involves adding the Flyway plugin and dependencies in the Gradle file, updating the Spring application properties to handle existing databases, and disabling potentially harmful commands in production environments. Flyway automatically creates a flyway_schema_history table for tracking database states and executes migration scripts placed in the designated directory when the application launches. To streamline the process, a bash script can be used to generate migration files in accordance with Flyway's naming conventions. Overall, Flyway's integration with Spring Boot significantly enhances the development process with minimal effort.