PlanetScale Database Branching with CI/CD for Serverless Backends
This course provides a practical, hands-on guide to leveraging PlanetScale's unique database branching capabilities to build robust and scalable serverless backends. Learn to implement zero-downtime schema changes, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and manage database environments efficiently.
PlanetScale Database Branching with CI/CD for Serverless Backends
Skills you build, step by step.
Practical lessons designed to get you writing working code. Every topic builds directly on the previous one.
Understand and apply PlanetScale's unique database branching model for isolated development.
Perform zero-downtime schema changes using PlanetScale's non-blocking migration engine.
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for automated database deployments.
Automate the testing of database migrations on temporary branches.
Connect and deploy serverless backends (e.g., AWS Lambda, Vercel Functions) with PlanetScale databases.
Who this course is made for.
Clear expectations before you begin. No unnecessary background needed to get moving with confidence.
Target Level
Suitable for advanced learners seeking hands-on build experience.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub (or a similar version control system).
- Basic knowledge of CI/CD principles and concepts.
- Some experience with a serverless platform (e.g., AWS Lambda, Vercel, Netlify).
- Proficiency with command-line tools.
What You Need
A computer with an internet connection, a text editor, and time for weekly practice.