On 04/01/2007 03:28 PM, Anoop kumar V wrote:
Sql create statements need to be run using a compatible client.
sqlplus for
oracle, mysqlclient for mysql etc.. Here you just have a target as
part of
your routine build that also takes care of building / renewing your
database
with (or w/o) data.
This wouldn't change anyhow, you'd still need a client during the build
process. You're just automating the control of the client, which IMHO is
only a good thing in certain circumstances. I agree it can be useful,
but not in all cases.
Plus a layer of abstraction such as a ant for everything development
related
allows you to integrate into system integration tools like cruise
control /
continuum etc.. So you automate most of the stuff: building your
database,
testing against code etc... The investment is marginal and only during
the
setup of these tools, but the gains are phenomenal. (just like the
benefits
realized with setting up cvs and all)
http://www.martinfowler.com/articles/continuousIntegration.html
http://www.zorched.net/2006/08/19/relentless-build-automation/ (scroll
down
to the database part)
I'll take a look at these articles, thank you.
Not to digress - but I would advise (strongly) the author to consider
svn
instead of cvs (svn: subversion is the new cvs built fresh from bottom
keeping in mind the deficiencies of cvs)
http://subversion.tigris.org/
Agreed, my experience with Subversion has been a pleasurable one.
-Micah
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