Selma

Selma is an open-source command-line tool for generating and managing SQL migrations in database-driven applications. It provides a simple, version-controlled approach to schema changes, allowing developers to create, apply, and rollback migrations with ease. It is commonly used in web development projects to ensure database consistency across different environments.

Also known as: selma-cli, selma migrations, SQL migration tool, selma-db, selma migration manager

Why learn Selma?

Developers should learn Selma when working on projects that require frequent database schema updates, such as web applications using frameworks like Django or Flask. It is particularly useful for teams needing a lightweight, scriptable migration tool to automate database changes and maintain version history, reducing manual errors and improving deployment reliability.

Learning Resources

• docs: Selma Official Documentation
• tutorial: Getting Started with Selma Migrations - Tutorial
• video: Database Migrations with Selma - YouTube Video
• course: Selma CLI Course on Udemy