When writing database migration code, prioritize clarity and efficiency to ensure migrations are reliable and maintainable across environments. Apply these practices:
When writing database migration code, prioritize clarity and efficiency to ensure migrations are reliable and maintainable across environments. Apply these practices:
Use early returns for better flow control Instead of nesting conditions or using complex branching, return early when a condition is met:
// Instead of this:
if ($this->shouldSkipMigration($migration)) {
$this->write(Task::class, $name, fn () => MigrationResult::Skipped);
} else {
// other operations
}
// Prefer this:
if ($this->shouldSkipMigration($migration)) {
$this->write(Task::class, $name, fn () => MigrationResult::Skipped);
return;
}
// other operations
Prefer array emptiness checks over count operations For better readability and potentially better performance:
// Instead of this:
if (count($options['selected']) > 0) {
// ...
}
// Prefer this:
if ($options['selected'] !== []) {
// ...
}
Use method reference syntax when appropriate Replace arrow functions with direct method references when the function is simply passing through arguments:
// Instead of this:
->keyBy(fn($file) => $this->getMigrationName($file))
// Prefer this:
->keyBy($this->getMigrationName(...))
These practices help create more readable and maintainable migration code, reducing the chance of errors during database schema changes.
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