View a full history of changes

Last modified: July 27, 2023

With dbForge Source Control, you can access a comprehensive history of changes, allowing you to view the complete revision history of your database or specific database objects. This feature provides valuable insights into the evolution of your database, enabling you to track who made changes, when those changes were made, and the reasons behind them.

By examining the full revision history, you can gain a deeper understanding of the development process, track the progress of specific features or bug fixes, and identify any potential issues or regressions. The ability to view the history of changes facilitates accountability and transparency, making it easier to collaborate with team members and review past modifications.

Whether you need to investigate a particular change, revert to a previous version, or simply understand the timeline of database modifications, dbForge Source Control’s full history of changes feature empowers you with the necessary information to make informed decisions and effectively manage your database development projects.

The Changes History document in dbForge Source Control provides a range of capabilities to assist you in managing changes effectively:

View changes history: You can easily access the changes history for the entire database or individual database objects. This allows you to track and review the modifications made over time, ensuring transparency and facilitating accountability.

Get detailed commit information: The Changes History document displays comprehensive details for each commit, including the revision ID, date, author, and comments. This information provides insights into who made the changes, when they were made, and any associated comments or explanations.

Access a list of modified objects: You can view a list of objects that were modified in each commit. This helps in identifying the specific database elements that were affected, allowing for targeted analysis and troubleshooting.

Inspect DDL differences: The Changes History document provides the ability to view DDL (Data Definition Language) differences for each object. This allows you to compare the database object’s schema changes between revisions, facilitating a detailed understanding of modifications made over time.

Analyze and compare revisions: dbForge Source Control enables you to compare two revisions directly within the Changes History document. This feature empowers you to examine the differences between specific versions, aiding in identifying changes, identifying potential conflicts, and ensuring accurate understanding of modifications.