how to compare/validate sql schema

Question

I\'m looking for a way to validate the SQL schema on a production DB after updating an application version. If the application does not match the DB schema version, there should

Answer 1

Make a table and store your version number in there. Just make sure you update it as necessary.

CREATE TABLE version (
    version VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL
)
INSERT INTO version VALUES ('v1.0');

You can then check the version number stored in the database matches the application code during your app's setup or wherever is convenient.