Auto initialization of tables isn't supported from the read journal side. about akka.persistence.sql HOT 5 OPEN

I suspect this line should be moved above on top of the method

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Two questions for @Aaronontheweb and @Arkatufus:

1. Should we be auto-initializing Journals from the Query Side?
2. If Yes, should we have that as a separate config option?

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There are problems implementing database table initializer for the read journal.

In the old Sql.Common implementation, all table operations (both read and write) were implemented inside the journal actor, this allows for command stashing for all operations, allowing the journal to complete any database initialization before processing any database operations.

In Akka.Persistence.Sql, the read journal accesses the database directly, giving it a performance boost. The problem with this design is that there's no mechanism we can tap into to make sure that the database tables are initialized.

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I understand the challenges how ever I don't agree with the outcome at least the exception should be handled in someway. Please reopen @Aaronontheweb @Arkatufus

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Fair point, we should handle the exception at least

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