Better DB Updates

Better DB Updates aims to solve the common problem of merge conflicts when multiple developers work in separate branches and need to add database updates. It does this by allowing modules to implement hook_better_updates_db_directory() and return a subdirectory to be scanned for database updates contained in individual files. The module also provides a drush command to run all updates, including better DB updates.

Example usage:

in your .module file:

/**
 * Implements hook_better_db_updates_directory()
 */
function test_better_db_updates_directory() {
  return 'updates';
}

In the updates directory under your module's directory, add a file called update_site_name.inc

<?php

/**
 * Update to the new site name
 */

variable_set('site_name', 'My Drupal Site');