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Solved: Editing Table with One-Way Sync?
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Solved: Editing Table with One-Way Sync?

via Dev.to DevOpsDarian Vance

🚀 Executive Summary TL;DR: One-way database sync issues, often manifesting as a ‘stubborn row’ not updating, typically occur because the target database has an ‘orphan row’ with a matching Primary Key, causing the sync tool to incorrectly assume the data is current. Solutions range from a quick manual deletion to a full re-sync, with a focus on identifying and preventing the root cause of data drift. 🎯 Key Takeaways One-way sync failures are primarily caused by the sync tool finding a matching Primary Key on the target, leading it to skip updates even if other column data differs. Solutions include a ‘Quick Fix’ (manual deletion of the orphan row), a ‘Permanent Fix’ (anti-join to identify and script deletion of all orphan rows, coupled with process improvements), and a ‘Nuclear Option’ (full table truncate and re-sync). Effective resolution requires understanding the ‘why’ behind orphan rows (e.g., bad migrations, manual errors) and implementing architectural or process changes like st

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