By completing this course, learners will:

• Model databases using TypeScript schemas.

• Run fully type-safe queries with IntelliSense support.

• Manage schema migrations with Drizzle Kit.

• Work with joins, relations, and aggregations.

• Integrate Drizzle with modern web frameworks.

• Deploy and scale Drizzle-based apps in production.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Drizzle ORM

• What is Drizzle ORM?

• SQL-first vs ORM abstractions

• Installing Drizzle and setup

Module 2: Schema & Modeling

• Defining schemas in TypeScript

• Data types, constraints, and defaults

• Primary keys, foreign keys, and indexes

• Enum and custom types

Module 3: Migrations

• Using Drizzle Kit for migrations

• Versioning schema updates

• Rolling back and resetting

• Managing production databases

Module 4: Queries & Relations

• Writing CRUD operations

• Filtering, sorting, and pagination

• Joins and relations (1:1, 1:n, n:m)

• Aggregations and advanced queries

Module 5: Advanced Features

• Transactions and batch operations

• Using raw SQL with Drizzle

• Type-safe query building

• Performance optimizations

Module 6: Framework Integrations

• Drizzle with Next.js and Remix

• Drizzle with Express and NestJS

• Combining with tRPC and GraphQL

• Full-stack workflows

Module 7: Deployment & Scaling

• Deploying apps with Drizzle ORM

• Connection pooling with databases

• Scaling strategies for production

• Monitoring and error handling

Module 8: Real-World Projects

• Blog app with Drizzle + Next.js

• E-commerce backend with PostgreSQL

• Analytics dashboard with joins & aggregations

• Task management app with SQLite

Module 9: Best Practices & Future Trends

• SQL-first vs ORM trade-offs

• Designing maintainable schemas

• Drizzle vs Prisma vs TypeORM

• The future of type-safe ORMs

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating their expertise in Drizzle ORM and SQL-first type-safe database development. This certification demonstrates readiness for roles in backend engineering, full-stack development, and modern web app design.

Drizzle ORM skills prepare learners for roles such as:

• Backend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

• Full-Stack Engineer (Next.js, Remix, Express)

• Database Developer (SQL + TypeScript)

• API Developer (REST/GraphQL)

• Software Engineer (lightweight, scalable apps)

Drizzle is rapidly gaining adoption in startups and TypeScript-heavy teams, making it an in-demand skill for modern web developers.

1. What is Drizzle ORM?
A lightweight, SQL-first ORM for TypeScript and JavaScript that emphasizes type safety and developer experience.

2. How does Drizzle differ from Prisma or TypeORM?
It uses a SQL-first, schema-in-TypeScript approach with IntelliSense, while Prisma is schema-first with generated clients, and TypeORM is class-decorator-based.

3. What is Drizzle Kit?
A migration tool for Drizzle ORM used to generate and apply schema migrations.

4. What databases does Drizzle support?
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and other SQL databases.

5. How does Drizzle ensure type safety?
By using TypeScript schema definitions that auto-generate types for queries.

6. Can Drizzle work with raw SQL?
Yes, it allows raw SQL queries while preserving type safety in most cases.

7. What are the benefits of Drizzle ORM?

• Type-safe queries

• Lightweight and fast

• SQL-first design

• Strong IDE support (IntelliSense)

8. What are challenges with Drizzle ORM?

• Smaller ecosystem compared to Prisma

• Limited advanced tooling for large-scale apps

• Still evolving with new features

9. What are common use cases of Drizzle ORM?
Web apps, e-commerce backends, analytics dashboards, and startups using TypeScript-heavy stacks.

10. Where is Drizzle being adopted?
By modern startups, full-stack teams using Next.js/Remix, and developers seeking alternatives to heavier ORMs.