NET Open Source Fast Database Documentation Query and Generation Tool

preamble

In actual project development, requirement changes and project iterations are the norm. We are required to be able to respond quickly and adjust the database structure accordingly, such as adding new tables, updating existing table structures or adding fields.

In order to ensure synchronization of information among team members, it becomes crucial to update and maintain database documentation in real time. This not only improves the readability of the database, but also greatly improves the efficiency of development and the smoothness of team collaboration.

SmartSQL, an open source database documentation tool designed for the .NET platform , which greatly reduces the burden of manual document maintenance by simplifying the database document query , generation and management process , to facilitate information synchronization .

This paper will delve into SmartSQL's functional features, real-world use cases, and show how this tool can be used to optimize the process of managing database documents.

Projects

SmartSQL is a convenient, fast database document query, export tools! From the initial support for only SqlServer databases, CHM document format, through continuous exploration and development, brainstorming and continuous improvement, and successively support Word, Excel, PDF, Html, Xml, Json, MarkDown and other document formats export. At the same time and extended support for a variety of databases, including SqlServer, MySql, PostgreSQL, SQLite and other document query and export functions.

SmartSQL's core strengths are its convenience and efficiency. Users can easily access and understand the database structure, and the detailed documentation automatically generated by the tool supports continuous updating, ensuring that information is current and accurate.

functional architecture

Key Features

What databases does the tool support?

Currently Supported Databases SqlServer, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Damon

What does the documentation contain?

Table Serial | Column Name | Primary Key | Self-Incrementing | Data Type | Length | NULL Values Allowed | Default Value | Remarks Description View View Content SQL Script Stored Procedure Stored Procedure Content SQL Script

What document formats are supported for export?

Word、Excel、PDF、Html、Xml、Json、MarkDown

What are the ways to update the comments of a table column?

Import Notes via File➡ Select File Import to update annotations (comments):

• pdm byPowerDesignerGenerated when designing the database.
• xml byVisual StudioSet the project properties of the entity class library, checking theXML document fileGenerated when generating the project afterward.
• xml bySmartSQLresulting from the XML export of the

What is group management

Customizable grouping of tables, views, stored procedures in the database

You can batch export documents for grouped objects.

Function

           main interface

           tools

 

           quick search

           Import Export

           HTML Documentation

           Word document

           Excel document

PDF document

Project Address

• Open source address:/dotnetchina/SmartSQL
• Installation Address:/izhaofu/SmartSQL/releases
• Blue playing clouds:/b04dpvcxe pwd：123

After downloading and unzipping the file, double-click it to run it.

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