BUILDER × LAYERDatabase
Database
for Bolt.new
Production credentials, migrations, pooling and connection limits
Prioritycritical
BuilderBolt.new
ContextYour data lives here. Treat database changes like surgery, not editing a spreadsheet.
What you need to verify
For Bolt.new apps, database requires explicit attention. Your data lives here. Treat database changes like surgery, not editing a spreadsheet.
- Identify which service owns this layer in your Bolt.new stack.
- Separate preview and production configuration.
- Verify failure behavior and owner alerts.
- Document export or migration path.
- Test with a non-admin user and real domain.
Common Bolt.new mistakes for Database
- Assuming Bolt.new handles this automatically
- Using the same configuration for preview and production
- Not testing failure scenarios
- Forgetting to set up monitoring and alerts
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