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COMMON DB SCHEMA CHANGE MISTAKES

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Database schema changes are complex and mistakes can cause errors or downtime. This article goes over 18 different schema change mistakes, including common ones like leaving accidental changes in the schema or failing to acquire locks. It also goes over more complex, specific mistakes and how to not make them by following best practices.