Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
What is HkDevs CodeForge Database Studio?
HkDevs CodeForge Database Studio is a comprehensive database management solution for Laravel applications built on FilamentPHP. It provides 7 powerful feature phases covering everything from basic database overview to advanced code generation, making database operations intuitive and efficient.
Key Benefits:
- • Visual database management interface
- • Real-time health monitoring and alerts
- • Advanced migration management with rollback
- • Intelligent code generation for Laravel/Filament
What are the 7 feature phases?
What are the system requirements?
Minimum Requirements:
- • PHP 8.1 or higher
- • Laravel 10.0 or higher
- • FilamentPHP 3.x
- • MySQL 8.0+ or PostgreSQL 13+
- • 2GB RAM minimum
Recommended Setup:
- • PHP 8.2 or higher
- • Laravel 10.x (latest)
- • Redis for caching
- • 4GB+ RAM
- • SSD storage
Licensing & Pricing
What licensing options are available?
Regular License
One project, 6 months updates
Extended License
One project, 12 months updates, priority support
Both licenses include: Professional support and access to all 7 feature phases.
Can I use the plugin in production?
Yes! HkDevs CodeForge Database Studio is designed for production use with enterprise-grade security and performance features.
Production Features:
- • Role-based access control
- • Comprehensive audit logging
- • Performance monitoring and optimization
- • Automated backup and recovery
- • Professional support for critical issues
What happens after the 12-month update period?
You can continue using your current version indefinitely. To receive new updates and features, you can renew your license at a 50% discount.
What You Keep:
- • Permanent usage rights
- • All downloaded versions
- • Documentation access
- • Community support
Renewal Benefits:
- • Latest features and improvements
- • Security updates
- • Priority support
- • New Laravel version compatibility
Installation & Setup
How long does installation take?
Installation typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on your system. The process is fully automated:
Can I install on an existing Laravel application?
Absolutely! The plugin is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Laravel applications without affecting your current data or functionality.
Safety Features:
- • Non-destructive installation process
- • Automatic database backups before changes
- • Rollback capabilities for migrations
- • Separate plugin tables (no conflicts)
Do I need to configure anything after installation?
The plugin works out of the box with sensible defaults. Optional configuration allows you to customize behavior:
Works Immediately:
- • Database overview dashboard
- • Basic migration management
- • Health monitoring
- • Schema visualization
Optional Configuration:
- • Performance monitoring thresholds
- • Email notification settings
- • Security and access controls
- • Custom backup schedules
Features & Capabilities
Can I disable features I don't need?
Yes! Each of the 7 feature phases can be enabled or disabled independently through configuration:
# In .env file
CODEFORGE_ENABLE_DATABASE_OVERVIEW=true
CODEFORGE_ENABLE_MIGRATION_MANAGER=true
CODEFORGE_ENABLE_HEALTH_MONITORING=false
CODEFORGE_ENABLE_SCHEMA_DESIGNER=true
This helps optimize performance by only loading the features you actually use.
Does it work with multiple database connections?
Yes! The plugin supports multiple database connections and can manage them all from a single interface.
Supported Database Types:
- • MySQL 8.0+
- • PostgreSQL 13+
- • SQLite 3.8+
- • MariaDB 10.5+
- • Amazon RDS
- • Google Cloud SQL
Can it generate code for existing databases?
Absolutely! The Code Generation phase can reverse-engineer existing databases to create Laravel components:
Laravel Components:
- • Eloquent models with relationships
- • Migrations from existing schema
- • Factory classes for testing
- • Seeder classes with realistic data
Filament Components:
- • Admin panel resources
- • Form components with validation
- • Table columns and filters
- • Relationship managers
Performance & Optimization
Will it slow down my application?
No! The plugin is designed for minimal performance impact with intelligent caching and background processing:
Performance Features:
- • Intelligent query caching
- • Background metric collection
- • Lazy loading of heavy operations
- • Configurable data retention
Typical Overhead:
- • Memory: ~5-10MB additional
- • Database: 0.1-0.5% query overhead
- • Storage: ~2-5MB for logs/metrics
- • Response time: <10ms impact
How does the health monitoring work?
Health monitoring runs in the background collecting metrics without impacting your application's performance:
Can I optimize the plugin for my specific needs?
Yes! The plugin offers extensive configuration options for performance optimization:
Optimization Options:
- • Adjust cache durations based on your data update frequency
- • Configure metric collection intervals
- • Set query logging thresholds
- • Customize background job processing
- • Enable/disable specific monitoring features
Security & Privacy
Is my database data secure?
Absolutely! Security is a top priority with multiple layers of protection:
Access Control:
- • Role-based permissions
- • Two-factor authentication support
- • IP address restrictions
- • Session timeout controls
Data Protection:
- • Encrypted database connections
- • Sensitive data masking
- • Audit trail logging
- • Secure backup encryption
Does the plugin collect any external data?
No! The plugin operates entirely within your application. No data is sent to external servers:
Privacy Guarantees:
- • All data processing happens locally
- • No external API calls for functionality
- • No analytics or tracking code
- • Full control over your data
- • License validation only during updates
Can I use it in a GDPR-compliant way?
Yes! The plugin is designed with GDPR compliance in mind with configurable data retention and audit features:
Support & Updates
What kind of support do you provide?
Comprehensive professional support is provided with guaranteed response times:
Critical Issues
2-4 hours response
General Support
24-48 hours response
Feature Requests
2-5 business days
How often do you release updates?
We follow a regular release schedule with different types of updates:
Critical security fixes
Bug fixes and minor improvements
New features and enhancements
Do you provide custom development services?
Yes! We offer custom development services for enterprise clients and specific integration needs:
Custom Development:
- • Custom feature development
- • Third-party integrations
- • Performance optimization
- • Migration assistance
Enterprise Services:
- • Dedicated support channels
- • Priority feature development
- • On-site consultation
- • Training and workshops
Still Have Questions?
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