By completing this course, learners will:

• Model and migrate databases using Prisma schema.

• Perform type-safe queries with Prisma Client.

• Manage relations and nested queries easily.

• Integrate Prisma with modern frameworks (Next.js, NestJS, Express).

• Optimize database workflows for scalability and performance.

• Deploy Prisma-powered apps in production environments.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Prisma

• What is Prisma?

• ORM vs raw SQL

• Installing Prisma and setup

Module 2: Prisma Schema & Modeling

• Defining models and fields

• Data types and constraints

• Relations (1:1, 1:n, n:m)

• Working with enums and default values

Module 3: Migrations & Database Management

• Prisma Migrate basics

• Applying schema changes

• Versioning database schema

• Resetting and seeding databases

Module 4: Prisma Client

• Generating Prisma Client

• Running queries (CRUD operations)

• Filtering, sorting, and pagination

• Nested queries and aggregations

Module 5: Advanced Queries & Features

• Transactions with Prisma

• Middleware for queries

• Raw SQL with Prisma

• Performance optimization

Module 6: Framework Integrations

• Prisma with Next.js and React apps

• Prisma with NestJS and Express APIs

• GraphQL integration with Prisma

• REST API setup with Prisma

Module 7: Deployment & Scaling

• Deploying Prisma apps to Vercel, Heroku, AWS

• Database connection pooling

• Monitoring and logging queries

• Scaling strategies for production

Module 8: Real-World Projects

• Blog application with Next.js and Prisma

• E-commerce backend with Prisma and PostgreSQL

• Task management app with NestJS + Prisma

• Analytics dashboard with Prisma aggregations

Module 9: Best Practices & Future Trends

• Structuring Prisma projects

• Error handling and debugging

• Security considerations

• The future of Prisma ORM and database tooling

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating their expertise in Prisma ORM and modern database management. This certification demonstrates readiness for roles in backend engineering, full-stack development, and database-driven application design.

Prisma ORM skills prepare learners for roles such as:

• Backend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

• Full-Stack Engineer (Next.js, NestJS, React)

• Database Developer (modern apps)

• API Developer (REST & GraphQL)

• Software Engineer (scalable apps)

Prisma is increasingly adopted by startups and enterprises alike as a modern, type-safe alternative to traditional ORMs, making it a valuable skill in the job market.

1. What is Prisma ORM?
A next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript that provides type-safe queries and schema-driven database modeling.

2. How does Prisma differ from traditional ORMs?
It uses a schema-first approach, generates a type-safe client, and integrates deeply with TypeScript for compile-time safety.

3. What is the Prisma Client?
An auto-generated, type-safe query builder used to interact with the database.

4. How does Prisma handle migrations?
Through Prisma Migrate, which applies schema changes, generates SQL migration files, and keeps track of versioned updates.

5. Can Prisma work with multiple databases?
Yes, it supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, CockroachDB, and MongoDB.

6. What are the advantages of Prisma over raw SQL?
Type safety, auto-completion, schema consistency, and reduced boilerplate queries.

7. How does Prisma handle relations?
It supports 1:1, 1:n, and n:m relations with simple schema definitions and generates query helpers for nested queries.

8. How can Prisma be integrated into a Next.js app?
By using Prisma Client in API routes or server components to handle database operations.

9. What are challenges when using Prisma?

• Learning curve with Prisma schema

• Limited advanced database features compared to raw SQL

• Potential performance overhead in very large queries

10. Where is Prisma being adopted?
In startups, SaaS platforms, and modern full-stack teams using Next.js, NestJS, and GraphQL-based applications.