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name: Backend Migrations description: Create and manage database migrations following best practices for safe schema evolution. Use this skill when creating new database migration files for schema changes. Use this skill when modifying table structures, adding or removing columns, or changing data types. Use this skill when creating or modifying database indexes. Use this skill when implementing reversible migrations with up/down or rollback methods. Use this skill when working with migration files in database change management directories. Use this skill when planning zero-downtime deployments or backwards-compatible schema changes. Use this skill when separating schema changes from data migrations.

Backend Migrations

When to use this skill

• When creating new database migration files
• When modifying database table schemas, columns, or constraints
• When adding, modifying, or removing database indexes
• When implementing rollback/down migration methods
• When planning migration strategies for zero-downtime deployments
• When separating schema changes from data migrations
• When naming migration files with descriptive, clear names
• When working with migration version control and deployment order
• When considering backwards compatibility in database changes

This Skill provides Claude Code with specific guidance on how to adhere to coding standards as they relate to how it should handle backend migrations.

Instructions

For details, refer to the information provided in this file: backend migrations