omnivore/cursor-rules/database-api-cursorrules.md

Database and API - Cursor Rules

Database Patterns

• Use migrations for all schema changes
• Place migrations in packages/db/migrations/
• Use descriptive migration names with timestamps
• Always include both up and down migrations
• Use proper indexing for performance
• Implement soft deletes where appropriate
• Use database transactions for complex operations

Database Models

• Use proper relationships
• Implement proper validations
• Use descriptive field names
• Implement proper indexes
• Use proper data types
• Handle cascading properly

PostgreSQL Specific

• Use vector extensions for search functionality
• Implement proper connection pooling
• Use prepared statements for security
• Optimize queries with proper indexing
• Use database-specific features appropriately

Redis Patterns

• Use Redis for caching and queues
• Implement proper cache invalidation strategies
• Use appropriate data structures (strings, hashes, sets, etc.)
• Set proper TTL values for cached data
• Handle Redis connection failures gracefully

Data Consistency

• Implement proper ACID transactions where needed
• Use proper isolation levels
• Handle concurrent access appropriately
• Implement proper data validation
• Use database constraints effectively