Drizzle ORM provides type-safe database access with SQL-like syntax. Here's how to use it.
Setup
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Schema Definition
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Database Connection
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Basic Queries
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Insert Operations
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Update Operations
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Delete Operations
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Joins and Relations
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Transactions
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Migrations
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Best Practices
Schema:
✓ Use proper column types
✓ Define relations explicitly
✓ Add indexes for queried columns
✓ Use timestamps for audit
Queries:
✓ Use prepared statements
✓ Select only needed columns
✓ Use transactions for multi-ops
✓ Handle errors appropriately
Performance:
✓ Add indexes
✓ Use connection pooling
✓ Batch inserts
✓ Profile slow queries
Conclusion
Drizzle ORM provides type-safe database access with a SQL-like API. Its schema-first approach with TypeScript gives excellent DX while maintaining full control over queries. Use relations for complex queries and transactions for data consistency.