When working with SQL databases, keeping a history of changes like edits and status updates can be a challenge. You want to store this data without making your queries a nightmare to manage. I’m currently working on a project that requires me to keep a record of these changes, and I’m curious to know how others handle this in the real world.
I’ve looked into versioning and audit tables, but it feels like it could get messy fast, especially with all the joins involved. Have you used snapshots or separate history tables to keep track of changes? What strategies have you employed to keep your database clean and easy to query?
In my project, I need to balance the need to store historical data with the need for efficient querying. I’d love to hear about your experiences and the approaches that have worked for you. By sharing our knowledge, we can learn from each other and find the best ways to manage change tracking in SQL databases.