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While playing around with the database API, I came across the situation where a column was not updated as per schema. This is correctly documented in the API and therefore by design:

"Note: Changing the definition of a column will not take effect by default. Instead, use the CDatabaseUpgradeApi provided in the DatabaseUpgradeBefore and DatabaseUpgradeAfter methods to explicitly alter existing columns."

However, it may help me as plugin developer if the schema got verified after the DatabaseUpgradeAfter is performed, making sure that my manual steps did perform the correct column changes.

Hi Arsène-
Good point, and I have opened a bug for this. How do you envision the user being notified?
Thanks!
Brett

I think that a global notification (just like when an exception occurs in the plugin) would make sense and fit the overall experience. How does that sound to you?

That sounds reasonable. I'll add it to the case.
Thanks!
Brett