In the ongoing development of devlog-ist/landing, a project focused on creating engaging landing pages, a recent refactoring effort centered on enhancing the clarity and maintainability of our data structures. Specifically, we focused on the PostResource table.

The Problem

The original PostResource table included a column labeled 'Post Reports'. This name was ambiguous and didn't clearly

This post delves into a recent refactoring effort within the devlog-ist/landing project, focusing on enhancing the structure and clarity of the PostResource table. The primary goal was to replace the 'Post Reports' column with 'Scheduled For', aiming for a more intuitive and maintainable data model.

The Initial Design

Initially, the PostResource table included a column named 'Post Reports'.

Introduction

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Implementation Details

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The Changes

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Introduction

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Database Query Optimization

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Introduction

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Caching Strategies

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Introduction

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The Problem: Data Discrepancies

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Introduction

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The Challenge

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Introduction

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The Need for Seed Data

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