AI-generated DB migrations look clean but have a 20% hidden failure rate

Illustrious_Safe4839 · reddit · 2026-08-13

A developer shared their experience using an AI agent to generate database migration diffs. While the agent produces well-formatted code, it frequently omits critical details or writes ineffective tests.

Despite implementing a human-in-the-loop review process to catch edge cases, the migration failure rate remains around 20%. The author asked the community for insights on how to optimize the agent handoff process to ensure high-quality, trustworthy outputs.

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