Install golang-migrate or goose and run the up command with your database URL to apply schema changes.
Run database migrations in Go by installing a tool like golang-migrate or goose and executing its CLI commands against your database.
go install github.com/golang-migrate/migrate/v4/cmd/migrate@latest
migrate -path ./migrations -database "postgres://user:pass@host:5432/dbname?sslmode=disable" up
Database migrations are scripts that update your database structure to match your application's code. You run them like a version control system for your database, ensuring everyone has the same table layout. Think of it as applying a patch to your database to add new columns or tables.