How to create mysql database with sequelize (nodejs)

Question

I am trying to automate the process of creating db and tables as much as possible. Is it possible to create database via sequelize? Can I make a connection string that conne

Answer 1

Short Answer: Sure you can!

Here's how I got it done:

//create the sequelize instance, omitting the database-name arg
const sequelize = new Sequelize("", "", "", {
  dialect: ""
});

return sequelize.query("CREATE DATABASE ``;").then(data 
=> {
  // code to run after successful creation.
});

P.S. Where to place code would depend on your need. Inside an initial migration file worked for me.