Hi, I'm new to Pylons, and I would like to use it with an existing PostgreSQL database. I understand that SQLAlchemy can set up a complete database (using "metadata.create_all()"), complete with foreign keys and sequences, but I have absolutely no interest in this, since I have already crafted the database using conventional tools, and Pylons would be simply one of many client apps.
So, where do I start to use my existing database with Pylons? I understand I need something like a model.py file, as explained in Chapter 7 of the Pylons Book. Do I have to reverse engineer the tables, sequences, field names/types/constraints, and relations? This sounds awful. Are there any tools to help me import or translate a database schema to a Python/SQLAlchemy model? With the Python model, can I choose to only define the names and types, and not define defaults and constraints (since they are already done within the database)? Thanks. -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "pylons-discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/pylons-discuss?hl=en.
