Room - Schema export directory is not provided to the annotation processor so we cannot export the schema
Fix the Room schema export issue by adding the schema directory in your build.gradle
:
Make sure the integer schemas
folder exists in your projectDir
. And voila... Room handles the rest, generating schema files there!
Optimizing version control, team co-op, and Kotlin nuances
Precise version tracking for smoother migrations
Precise tracking of your database schemas over time allows you to handle those tricky migration scenarios efficiently.
Safeguard database changes with rollbacks
Having all your schemas under version control provides a haven for damage control; things go south, roll it back!
Effective team collaboration with shared schema access
Consistency is king in a team project. With schema files checked into source control, your team stays on the same page with the database structure.
Kotlin lovers, meet kotlin-kapt
For Kotlin projects, you'd need to utilize the kotlin-kapt
plugin for correct annotation processing. Here's the rune:
Deep dive into Room configuration
Choosing your personalized path to wisdom
Your project structure is a unique snowflake. Specify a different path for schema files if needed:
Silence the sirens with exportSchema declaration
For small projects or quick prototypes where database history is trivial, silence the warning sirens by setting exportSchema
to false
.
Keep your foundation solid
Your historical schema evolution forms the foundation of your app. Keep it solid by updating your schema files regularly with each change in the database.
Room-Kotlin harmony: The annotation processing equation
Juggling Room and Kotlin? It's straightforward to ensure compatibility, just maintain accuracy in your annotationProcessorOptions
for smooth-sailing database management.
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