Uni Ecto Plugin [top]

When developing Elixir applications, you might occasionally need to drop down to C or C++ for a few key reasons:

mix new my_uni_ecto_plugin --umbrella cd apps/ mix new my_plugin --sup cd my_plugin

Since “UNI” is ambiguous in open-source contexts (e.g., Uniswap’s UNI token, UNI Protocol for universal identity, or internal naming), I will assume — commonly used in multi-tenant, cross-service, or federated data systems. The write-up treats the plugin as a conceptual tool for integrating such a UNI scheme with Ecto.

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Understanding the difference between and constraints is crucial here. Validations are executed by your Elixir code without touching the database, while constraints are enforced at the database level. The unique_constraint/3 leverages the database's unique indexes to provide a safe, race-condition-free mechanism for uniqueness.

defp get_tenant_from_subdomain(conn) do conn.host |> String.split(".") |> List.first() end end

use UNI.Ecto.Association, cache: :global, 60_000 # 60s TTL defp get_tenant_from_subdomain(conn) do conn

Supplier |> select([s], s.city) |> union(customer_city_query)

Implement validation logic within your application state or components to screen user input. javascript

defmodule MyApp.UniEctoPlugin.SoftDelete do import Ecto.Query defmacro __before_compile__(_env) do quote do def active(query) do from(q in query, where: is_nil(q.deleted_at)) end end end end Use code with caution. Configuration and Best Practices Follow these rules of thumb:

| Ecto Feature | UNI Plugin Support | |--------------|--------------------| | Changeset validation | Custom validate_uni/3 to check resolvability or format | | Preloading | Works with belongs_to_uni like normal associations | | Streams | UNI fields are streamed as structs, no extra overhead | | Multi-tenancy | UNI origin can act as tenant ID; plugin can scope queries automatically | | Migrations | add :customer_uni, :string + optional generated columns via uni_add_components/2 |

When developers search for "uni ecto plugin," they're often looking for a clean, built-in way to enforce field uniqueness. While Ecto doesn't have a "plugin" named "uni," it provides a powerful function within its Ecto.Changeset module that serves the same purpose. This feature ensures that specific fields (like usernames or email addresses) remain unique across all records in a database table.

Running mix phx.server fails because no tenant is set during compilation. Fix: Guard your plugin calls:

The is a powerful tool for Elixir applications that need to reference data across multiple systems while maintaining Ecto’s ergonomic querying and schema features. It brings the clarity of universal identifiers into the type-safe, composable world of Ecto — reducing boilerplate and enabling cleaner architecture for federated data access.

While Uni Ecto plugins offer immense power, overriding core database behaviors can introduce subtle bugs if not managed carefully. Follow these rules of thumb: