What are scaffolded migrations?

Short answer: Scaffolded migrations are the automatically generated classes that contain Up() and Down() methods. They are generated based on model differences. You can manually edit these files to: Add custom SQL Rename columns Seed data, etc.

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

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