monolith-model-development

name	monolith-model-development
description	Use when creating or modifying GORM models in app/models, including generator usage, CRUD helper patterns, hooks, and migration registration.

Monolith Model Development

Use this skill when

• Adding a new persisted domain entity.
• Updating schema and model helpers.

Default approach

1. Scaffold with make generator model <Name> field:type... when possible.
2. Confirm model is added to db/db.go AutoMigrate list.
3. Add/adjust helper functions in app/models/<name>.go.
4. Add tests under app/models/*_test.go and run go test ./....

Expected model conventions

• Embed gorm.Model.
• Include IsActive bool soft-delete style flag.
• Provide CRUD helpers (CreateX, GetXByID, GetAllXs, UpdateX, DeleteX).
• Keep validation in hooks (BeforeSave/AfterSave) or explicit helper functions.

If you need full REST scaffolding

Use make generator resource <singular> field:type.... This will create model + controller + routes + views in one pass.

Migration notes

• Auto migration occurs during db.InitDB() on startup.
• Adding a model without registering it in AutoMigrate means no schema creation.