name: docs-database-conventions description: Use this skill when creating or modifying database schema, writing migrations, or updating docs/03_database.md. This ensures consistent naming conventions and proper documentation workflow.

Database Naming Conventions Skill

Use this skill when creating or modifying database schema, writing migrations, or updating docs/03_database.md. This ensures consistent naming conventions and proper documentation workflow.

When to Use

• Creating new database tables or columns
• Writing Supabase migration files
• Updating docs/03_database.md
• Creating PostgreSQL functions

Table Prefix Rules

Strictly adhere to the following table prefixes:

Column Naming Rules

PostgreSQL Function Rules

• Use snake_case naming (e.g., calculate_grade)
• Add descriptive comments explaining purpose and usage
• Use SECURITY DEFINER for functions that need elevated privileges
• Set search_path = public for security
• Grant appropriate permissions (authenticated, service_role)
• Document in docs/03_database.md with usage examples

Common Function Naming Patterns

Function Template

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION public.function_name(param1 type, param2 type)
RETURNS return_type
LANGUAGE plpgsql
SECURITY DEFINER
SET search_path = public
AS $$
BEGIN
  -- Function logic here
END;
$$;

-- Add descriptive comment
COMMENT ON FUNCTION public.function_name IS 'Description of what the function does';

-- Grant permissions
GRANT EXECUTE ON FUNCTION public.function_name TO authenticated;
GRANT EXECUTE ON FUNCTION public.function_name TO service_role;

Database Schema Change Workflow

CRITICAL: When creating or modifying database schema, you MUST follow this workflow:

Step 1: Create Migration File

Create a migration file in supabase/migrations/ with sequential numbering:

# File naming convention
supabase/migrations/NNN_description.sql
# Example: supabase/migrations/015_add_notification_table.sql

Step 2: Update Documentation

Update docs/03_database.md with:

• New tables in the appropriate section (Master/Record/Setting/History/Intermediate)
• New columns with descriptions
• New PostgreSQL functions with usage examples
• New ENUM types

Step 3: Test the Migration

# Option 1: Reset database with all migrations
supabase db reset

# Option 2: Apply specific migration
supabase migration up

Step 4: Commit Changes Together

Always commit the migration file and documentation update together to maintain consistency.

Step 5: Document Setup Instructions

If manual configuration is required (e.g., Supabase Hooks, Dashboard settings), add setup instructions to the relevant documentation.

Example: Adding a New Table

1. Migration File

-- supabase/migrations/016_create_notifications_table.sql

CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS m_notifications (
  id UUID PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid(),
  user_id UUID NOT NULL REFERENCES m_users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
  title TEXT NOT NULL,
  message TEXT NOT NULL,
  is_read BOOLEAN NOT NULL DEFAULT FALSE,
  created_at TIMESTAMPTZ NOT NULL DEFAULT NOW(),
  updated_at TIMESTAMPTZ NOT NULL DEFAULT NOW(),
  deleted_at TIMESTAMPTZ
);

-- Create index for common queries
CREATE INDEX idx_notifications_user_id ON m_notifications(user_id);
CREATE INDEX idx_notifications_is_read ON m_notifications(is_read) WHERE deleted_at IS NULL;

-- Enable RLS
ALTER TABLE m_notifications ENABLE ROW LEVEL SECURITY;

-- RLS Policy
CREATE POLICY "Users can view their own notifications"
  ON m_notifications FOR SELECT
  TO authenticated
  USING (user_id = auth.uid());

2. Documentation Update

Add to docs/03_database.md in the appropriate section:

### m_notifications (Master Table)
| Column | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| id | UUID | Primary key |
| user_id | UUID | FK to m_users |
| title | TEXT | Notification title |
| message | TEXT | Notification content |
| is_read | BOOLEAN | Read status |
| created_at | TIMESTAMPTZ | Creation timestamp |
| updated_at | TIMESTAMPTZ | Update timestamp |
| deleted_at | TIMESTAMPTZ | Soft delete timestamp |

Checklist Before Committing

• Table prefix follows convention (m_, r_, s_, h_, _, tmp_)
• Column names follow conventions (singular FK names, proper timestamp naming)
• Migration file created in supabase/migrations/
• docs/03_database.md updated with new schema
• RLS policies defined for new tables
• Indexes created for common query patterns
• PostgreSQL functions have comments and proper permissions