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Prisma

Next-generation ORM for TypeScript & Node.js

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Overview

Prisma provides a type-safe database client, migrations, and a visual database browser (Prisma Studio). Works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and more.

Key Features

  • Type-safe database client
  • Auto-generated migrations
  • Prisma Studio (GUI)
  • Multi-database support
  • Prisma Accelerate (edge caching)
  • Prisma Pulse (realtime)

Pros

  • +Best TypeScript DX in any ORM
  • +Schema-first approach
  • +Huge community

Cons

  • Can be slow for complex queries
  • Heavy client bundle
  • Paid features for edge/realtime

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