Use an existing database with Redbean [closed]

Question

I can't find much about using RedBean with an existing database, other than a Google Groups posting saying you can but it has to match 100%.

I need documentation or information on mapping an existing database for use with Redbean, i.e. I don't want Redbean to create the schema itself, but use the existing database.

Does anyone have experience in doing this?

Answer 1

Use doctrine if your schema does not follow the redbean conventions

i.e. something like this:

• object type = table name, lowercase
• a column named _id is considered a back reference
• a table named _ is a many-to-many mapping between type a and type b
• primary key as ID of integer type.