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UQL v3: TypeScript ORM Adds Migrations

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After weeks of development, UQL v3 arrives as a major update for TypeScript developers seeking a smarter Object-Relational Mapper. The release tackles common frustrations like cryptic SQL generation and vendor lock-in by offering a unified API for multiple databases. The headline feature is a robust migration system.

Developers can now scaffold entities from existing databases or auto-generate schema changes directly from code. A new drift detection command adds production safety, comparing your defined entities against the actual database to flag discrepancies. Version 3 also introduces pluggable naming strategies.

This solves the tedious manual translation between TypeScript `camelCase` and database `snake_case`. The update includes significant internal architecture improvements, including a new QueryContext pattern for perfectly indexed placeholders and sticky connections to prevent race conditions. While the ecosystem is crowded, this release positions UQL as a compelling alternative to heavyweights like Prisma and TypeORM.