How to Version Control Oracle Queries in PostgreSQL

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How do I version control Oracle SQL queries?

Track every change to Oracle SQL by combining Git workflows with an in-database query_versions table.

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Description

Why version control Oracle queries?

Version control preserves each change, enables rollbacks, and lets teams collaborate safely without pasting SQL in chat tools.

Which tools work best?

Most teams use Git plus pull requests. Liquibase, Flyway, and Sqitch add migration tracking, but plain Git handles ad-hoc reports well.

How should I organize .sql files?

Create folders like /reports, /etl, and /dashboards. Use clear names: monthly_active_customers.sql.

How do I embed version info inside the database?

Add a query_versions table that stores the SQL text, author, commit hash, and endorsement status. An API or trigger can insert a Git commit SHA automatically.

Schema for query_versions

The table includes id, query_name, version_no, git_commit, sql_text, is_endorsed, and created_at.

How do I fetch the latest approved version?

Select with ORDER BY version_no DESC and is_endorsed = true to get production-ready SQL.

Best practices for SQL versioning

Commit small changes, reference ticket IDs, add unit tests, tag releases, and use CI pipelines to run syntax checks before merge.

Why How to Version Control Oracle Queries in PostgreSQL is important

How to Version Control Oracle Queries in PostgreSQL Example Usage


-- Team wants to audit changes to the monthly revenue query
INSERT INTO query_versions (query_name, version_no, git_commit, sql_text)
VALUES ('monthly_revenue', 2, 'd9e8f7g6', $$
    SELECT DATE_TRUNC('month', order_date) AS month,
           SUM(total_amount)               AS revenue
    FROM Orders
    GROUP BY month
    ORDER BY month;
$$);
-- Later, they pull the latest version for a dashboard
SELECT sql_text FROM query_versions
WHERE query_name = 'monthly_revenue'
ORDER BY version_no DESC LIMIT 1;

How to Version Control Oracle Queries in PostgreSQL Syntax


-- Create table to store query versions
CREATE TABLE query_versions (
    id            SERIAL PRIMARY KEY,
    query_name    TEXT NOT NULL,
    version_no    INTEGER NOT NULL,
    git_commit    CHAR(40),
    sql_text      TEXT NOT NULL,
    is_endorsed   BOOLEAN DEFAULT false,
    created_at    TIMESTAMP DEFAULT now()
);

-- Insert a new version of a customer report
INSERT INTO query_versions (query_name, version_no, git_commit, sql_text, is_endorsed)
VALUES ('customer_lifetime_value', 3, 'a1b2c3d4', $$
    SELECT c.id, c.name,
           SUM(oi.quantity * p.price) AS lifetime_value
    FROM Customers c
    JOIN Orders o  ON o.customer_id = c.id
    JOIN OrderItems oi ON oi.order_id = o.id
    JOIN Products p ON p.id = oi.product_id
    GROUP BY c.id, c.name;
$$, true);

-- Retrieve latest endorsed version
SELECT sql_text
FROM query_versions
WHERE query_name = 'customer_lifetime_value' AND is_endorsed = true
ORDER BY version_no DESC
LIMIT 1;

Common Mistakes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need Liquibase or Flyway?

Not necessarily. Plain Git works for report queries, while migration tools shine when you version schema changes.

How do I link a query version to production dashboards?

Store the query_name and version_no in your application config or use is_endorsed so dashboards always fetch the approved SQL.

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