What is liquibase?

Create Liquibase

Liquibase is an open-source tool that allows you to manage database schema changes in an organized, controlled, and automated manner. Its main function is to apply, record, and version migrations or modifications in database structures, ensuring consistency, traceability, and effective collaboration between teams.

With ANDES, a template will be created and placed in the corresponding GitLab repository for the IT Element to which the cloud sql instance belongs.

• Go to the main screen of Cloud SQL Instances:
  • Home > Developer > Environment Management > SQL Instances.
• Search for the instance and select the ⚡ action Create Liquibase.

What is Liquibase used for in GCP?

When working with databases managed by Cloud SQL on Google Cloud Platform, Liquibase offers several advantages:

• Change automation:
  Allows deploying changes in database structures (tables, columns, indexes) automatically, reducing human errors.
• Versioning and traceability:
  Maintains a detailed history of each applied change, facilitating auditing and version control.
• Collaboration and CI/CD:
  Facilitates integrating databases into Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) processes using tools like Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitLab.