dbmigrate reset

Reset all database migrations by migrating to version 0.

Synopsis

wheels dbmigrate reset

Alias: wheels db reset

Description

The dbmigrate reset command resets your database by migrating to version 0, effectively rolling back all executed migrations. This is useful during development when you need to start fresh.

Parameters

None.

Examples

Reset all migrations

wheels dbmigrate reset

This will migrate the database to version 0, rolling back all migrations.

Use Cases

Fresh Development Database

Start with a clean slate during development:

# Reset all migrations
wheels dbmigrate reset

# Re-run all migrations
wheels dbmigrate latest

# Seed with test data
wheels db seed

Testing Migration Sequence

Verify that all migrations run correctly from scratch:

# Reset all migrations
wheels dbmigrate reset

# Run migrations one by one to test
wheels dbmigrate up
wheels dbmigrate up
# ... continue as needed

Fixing Migration Order Issues

When migrations have dependency problems:

# Reset all migrations
wheels dbmigrate reset

# Manually fix migration files
# Re-run all migrations
wheels dbmigrate latest

Continuous Integration Setup

Reset database for each test run:

# CI script
wheels dbmigrate reset
wheels dbmigrate latest
wheels test run

Important Warnings

Data Loss

WARNING: This command will result in complete data loss as it rolls back all migrations. Always ensure you have proper backups before running this command, especially in production environments.

Production Usage

Using this command in production is strongly discouraged. If you must use it in production:

1. Take a complete database backup
2. Put the application in maintenance mode
3. Have a rollback plan ready

Migration Dependencies

The reset process rolls back migrations in reverse chronological order. Ensure all your down() methods are properly implemented.

Best Practices

1. Development Only: Primarily use this command in development environments
2. Backup First: Always backup your database before resetting
3. Test Down Methods: Ensure all migrations have working down() methods
4. Document Usage: If used in production, document when and why

Process Flow

1. Displays "Resetting Database Schema"
2. Executes dbmigrate exec version=0
3. Automatically runs dbmigrate info to show the reset status

Notes

• The command will fail if any migration's down() method fails
• Migration files must still exist for rollback to work
• The migration tracking table itself is preserved
• Use wheels dbmigrate info after reset to verify status

Related Commands

• wheels dbmigrate up - Run the next migration
• wheels dbmigrate down - Rollback last migration
• wheels dbmigrate latest - Run all pending migrations
• wheels dbmigrate info - View migration status
• wheels db seed - Seed the database with data