In the realm of Rust and Tauri, working with SQL databases can feel daunting. However, the Tauri SQL Plugin simplifies this task, allowing you to effortlessly connect with SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases. In this guide, we will walk you through installation, usage, and migrations, with helpful troubleshooting tips along the way.

Getting Started: Installation of Tauri SQL Plugin

Before diving into database interaction, ensure you have the right Rust version installed. This plugin requires Rust version **1.80** or higher. Here are three installation methods you can choose from:

• Method 1: Use crates.io and npm (the easiest method, requiring trust in our publishing pipeline).
• Method 2: Pull sources directly from GitHub using git tags or revision hashes (the most secure option).
• Method 3: Use Git submodule to install this repository in your Tauri project and subsequently use the file protocol to load the source (secure but inconvenient).

Core Plugin Installation

Add the following to your `Cargo.toml` file:

[dependencies.tauri-plugin-sql]
git = "https://github.com/tauri-apps/plugins-workspace"
branch = "v1"
features = ["sqlite"] # or "postgres", or "mysql"

JavaScript Guest Binding Installation

Use your preferred JavaScript package manager to install the JavaScript bindings. Note: Since many JavaScript package managers can’t install packages from git monorepos directly, we offer read-only mirrors:

sh
npm add https://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri-plugin-sql#v1
# or
yarn add https://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri-plugin-sql#v1

Using the Tauri SQL Plugin

Once installed, you need to register the core plugin to utilize its functionalities.

rust
fn main() {
    tauri::Builder::default()
        .plugin(tauri_plugin_sql::Builder::default().build())
        .run(tauri::generate_context!())
        .expect("error while running tauri application");
}

Now, the plugin’s APIs become accessible through JavaScript guest bindings. Here’s how you can load your databases:

javascript
// SQLite
const db = await Database.load("sqlite:test.db");

// MySQL
const db = await Database.load("mysql:user:pass@host/database");

// PostgreSQL
const db = await Database.load("postgres:postgres:password@localhost/test");

Executing SQL Queries

Utilize the `sqlx` library syntax for executing queries:

• SQLite & PostgreSQL: Use `$#` syntax for data substitution.
• MySQL: Use `?` for data substitution.

Example for inserting and updating data:

javascript
// SQLite and PostgreSQL
const result = await db.execute(
  "INSERT INTO todos (id, title, status) VALUES ($1, $2, $3)",
  [todos.id, todos.title, todos.status],
);

// MySQL
const result = await db.execute(
  "INSERT INTO todos (id, title, status) VALUES (?, ?, ?)",
  [todos.id, todos.title, todos.status],
);

Database Migrations

The plugin simplifies managing database schema evolution over time through migrations. Here’s how:

Defining Migrations

Migrations should be defined in Rust using the `Migration` struct:

rust
use tauri_plugin_sql::{Migration, MigrationKind};

let migration = Migration {
    version: 1,
    description: "create_initial_tables",
    sql: "CREATE TABLE users (id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT);",
    kind: MigrationKind::Up,
};

Registering Migrations

Add migrations to the plugin builder:

rust
fn main() {
    let migrations = vec![
        Migration {
            version: 1,
            description: "create_initial_tables",
            sql: "CREATE TABLE users (id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT);",
            kind: MigrationKind::Up,
        }
    ];
    tauri::Builder::default()
        .plugin(
            tauri_plugin_sql::Builder::default()
                .add_migrations("sqlite:mydatabase.db", migrations)
                .build(),
        )
        .run(tauri::generate_context!())
        .expect("error while running tauri application");
}

Applying Migrations

Migrations are automatically applied during plugin initialization. Ensure migrations are defined in the correct order and are idempotent to avoid issues.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues while using the Tauri SQL Plugin, here are some helpful troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure your Rust version meets the required level of **1.80**.
• Check network issues if you’re having trouble pulling packages from git.
• Debugging errors might suggest that your SQL syntax is incorrect; verify it against your database standards.
• If the plugin fails to run, ensure plugins are registered correctly in your main function.

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