## Database Schema Definition Rules

The database schema is defined using Drizzle ORM in `src/schema.ts`. All table definitions and modifications should be made in this file.

## Adding a New JSONB Column

When adding a new JSONB column to the database schema, it is important to ensure type safety and maintainability by defining the corresponding TypeScript type. Follow these steps:

1. **Define the TypeScript Type**: 
   - Navigate to the `src/schema-types` directory.
   - Create a new file for your entity if it doesn't exist (e.g., `newEntity.ts`).
   - Define the TypeScript type for the JSONB column. For example:
     ```typescript
     export type NewEntityConfig = {
       key: string;
       value: string; // Use specific types instead of 'any' for better type safety
       // Add proper typing for all fields
     };
     
     // For arrays of objects
     export type NewEntityConfigs = NewEntityConfig[];
     ```

2. **Export the Type**:
   - Ensure the new type is exported from the `index.ts` file in the `src/schema-types` directory:
     ```typescript
     export * from './newEntity';
     ```

3. **Consume the Type in Schema**:
   - In the `src/schema.ts` file, use the defined type for the JSONB column with the `.$type<T>()` method:
     ```typescript
     import type { NewEntityConfig } from './schema-types';

     export const newEntities = pgTable('new_entities', {
       // ... other columns
       config: jsonb('config')
         .$type<NewEntityConfig>()
         .default(sql`'{}'::jsonb`)
         .notNull(),
       
       // For nullable JSONB columns
       metadata: jsonb('metadata')
         .$type<SomeMetadata>()
         .default(sql`null`),
     });
     ```

By following these steps, you ensure that the JSONB column is type-safe and maintainable, leveraging TypeScript's compile-time checks and IntelliSense support.

## Type Inference from Schema

Always use `InferSelectModel` for deriving types from table definitions:

```typescript
import { type InferSelectModel } from 'drizzle-orm';
export type User = InferSelectModel<typeof users>;
```

This ensures types stay in sync with the database schema automatically.



By following these steps, you ensure that the JSONB column is type-safe and maintainable, leveraging TypeScript's compile-time checks and IntelliSense support.