Setup gem "annotaterb" for automatic model schema annotation #29
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This PR adds the
annotaterb
gem to automatically keep Rails model files annotated with current database schema information.What was added
annotaterb gem setup:
annotaterb
gem to development dependencies in Gemfile.annotaterb.yml
configuration file with sensible defaultslib/tasks/annotate_rb.rake
for automatic annotation on database migrationsKey features configured
rails db:migrate
in developmentBefore and after
Before - The
Org
model had no schema documentation:After - All models now include comprehensive schema information:
The setup improves developer experience by keeping database schema information visible and up-to-date directly in model files, making it easier to understand table structure without checking migrations or schema files.
Fixes #28.
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