Understanding Database Migrations

Database migrations are a crucial part of Laravel development. ## What are Migrations? Migrations are like version control for your database, allowing your team to define and share the application's database schema. ## Creating Migrations Use the Artisan command: ``` php artisan make:migration create_users_table ``` ## Running Migrations Execute migrations with: ``` php artisan migrate ``` ## Best Practices - Always review migration files before running - Use descriptive names - Test migrations in development first - Keep migrations simple and focused