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Laravel like migration functions - immachakata - 07-16-2023
I recently saw the migration statements on Laravel and was thinking, can we work on something like that too for CI4? I'm thinking something like this
PHP Code:
$this-forge->string("name");
This would be the equivalent of
PHP Code:
$this-forge->addField([
"name"=>[
"type"=> "VARCHAR"
// And some optional fields
]
]);
I could work on it if that's okay.
RE: Laravel like migration functions - iRedds - 07-18-2023
Of course you can realize your idea and submit a PR. Don't forget about tests and code style.
Also, do not forget about the DBMS supported by the framework.
RE: Laravel like migration functions - kenjis - 07-22-2023
The idea that adding methods to specify table columns is no problem.
But it seems that the API "$this->forge->string("name")" is not good,
or does not make sense. The Forge class does many things, not only column definition.
RE: Laravel like migration functions - immachakata - 07-22-2023
Thanks for pointing that out. Is it okay if I add it to the Migration class.
RE: Laravel like migration functions - iRedds - 07-23-2023
(07-22-2023, 10:45 PM)immachakata Wrote: Thanks for pointing that out. Is it okay if I add it to the Migration class.
no
RE: Laravel like migration functions - immachakata - 07-25-2023
I'm lost. What would be the best approach?