A Standard Template for PostgreSQL Github Database Files

As you start a new Github project for your PostgreSQL database files, you might wonder if there’s a standard template to follow for organizing your files and folders. The good news is that there are some best practices you can adopt to make your project more readable and maintainable.

When it comes to structuring your database files, a common approach is to create separate folders for tables, stored procedures, and triggers. This helps keep related files together and makes it easier for others to navigate your project.

For example, you could have a `tables` folder containing SQL files for each table, a `functions` folder for stored procedures, and a `triggers` folder for, well, triggers. You might also want to include an `init.sql` file as a master script that runs all the other scripts in the correct order.

As for your `.gitignore` file, you’ll want to exclude any files that shouldn’t be tracked by Git, such as database dumps or log files.

Here’s an example of what your project structure could look like:

/db
/tables
users.sql
posts.sql
comments.sql
/functions
calc_score.sql
/triggers
update_timestamp.sql
init.sql # master script that runs everything in order
README.md # describe how to use these files

Remember to include a `README.md` file that explains how to use your database files and any specific setup instructions.

By following this template, you’ll make it easier for others to understand and contribute to your project. And who knows, you might even find it helpful for your own projects in the future!