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RQ: Introduction to Prisma

RQ: Introduction to Prisma - Next.js Tutorial

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RQ: Introduction to Prisma

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Let's discuss few questions about Prisma. So what is an ORM? ORM is Object Relational Mapping and it's a programming technique that allows developers to interact with the data in the database using the object oriented programming structures instead of writing the SQL that is Structured Query Language. In simple terms, it will create the bridge which connects the object-oriented programs and the relational databases. ORM helps to simplify the interaction with the relational databases, so that we don't have to write the raw SQL queries for each operation. And next question, what is Prisma? So Prisma is actually an ORM, that is, it's an open source object-relational mapper that That simplifies database access by allowing users to query and manipulate data using JavaScript or TypeScript instead of raw SQL. Now Prisma consists of Prisma Client which is auto-generated and TypeSafe Query Builder. Then Prisma Migrate for database migration and Prisma Studio to view databases into the browser.…

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