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What are migration scripts?

Q: What are migration scripts?

Short answer: How to generate SQL scripts for migrations? Generate SQL script using: dotnet ef migrations script To script a specific range: dotnet ef migrations script FromMigration ToMigration These scripts are useful for deploying to production environments or executing via CI/CD pipelines. Real-world example (ShopNest) When ShopNest adds a DiscountCode column, you create a migration, review the SQL, then apply it on staging before production. Say this in the interview Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above). Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work. Trade-off — when you would not use it.

Short answer: How to generate SQL scripts for migrations? Generate SQL script using: dotnet ef migrations script To script a specific range: dotnet ef migrations script FromMigration ToMigration These scripts are useful for deploying to production environments or executing via CI/CD pipelines.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

When ShopNest adds a DiscountCode column, you create a migration, review the SQL, then apply it on staging before production.

Say this in the interview

Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
Trade-off — when you would not use it.

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