Issue drives the database change workflow such as Schema Change (DDL), Data Change (DML), and Database Creation. It’s similar to the issue concept in other issue management tools.

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Create issue

Go to your project page, choose one or several databases to Edit Schema. edit-schema You may use the Schema Editor to visually design the schema. schema-editor Alternatively, you can switch to the Raw SQL mode. You can sync the raw SQL from the schema editor or supply your own SQL statements. raw-sql Once you finish writing the SQL, click Preview issue. preview-issue By default, Bytebase will create a Rollout issue. You can check SQL Review Only to create a review-only plan.

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Review issue

review-issue If there’s a SQL review warning, you may need to fix it first. An issue may also require one or multiple manual approvals.

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Roll out issue

Once all approvals are granted, the issue can be rolled out. roll-out-issue

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Summary

An issue lifecycle: Create -> Review -> Approve -> Roll out. issue-lifecycle Check Database Change Workflow for further details.