Picking a database migration tool for Go projects in 2023
Most software projects are backed by a database, that's widely accepted. The schema for this database almost always evolves over time: requirements change, features are added, and so the application's model of the world must evolve. When this model evolves, the database's schema must change as well. No one wants to (or should) connect to their production database and apply changes manually, which is why we need tools to manage schema changes. Most ORMs have basic support, but eventually projects tend to outgrow them. This is when projects reach to choose a schema migration tool.
Many such tools exist, and it's hard to know which to choose. My goal in this article is to present 3 popular choices for migration tools for Go projects to help you make this decision.
