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The command "sequelize db:seed:all" is used in the context of the Sequelize ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) library for Node.js. Sequelize is a popular ORM used to interact with databases, and it provides various CLI (Command-Line Interface) commands for managing database migration and seeding.

The "sequelize db:seed:all" command is specifically used to seed the database with data. Seeding refers to the process of populating the database with initial or sample data that can be used for testing or populating the database with predefined values.

Here is a breakdown of the command components:

• "sequelize": This refers to the Sequelize CLI tool that allows you to run various commands related to Sequelize.
• "db:seed:all": This is the specific command that tells Sequelize to run all the seeders available in the project. Seeders are files that contain code to populate the database with predefined data.

When you run "sequelize db:seed:all", Sequelize will look for all the seed files within your project's designated seeders directory and execute each one in order. Each seed file typically contains code to insert predefined data into the database using Sequelize's models and methods.

By using this command, you can quickly and easily populate your database with sample data to make it ready for testing or to provide initial values for your application.