COMPRESSEDfm 200 | Creating Databases as Easily as Notion Pages with Prisma Postgres
Join Amy, Brad, and special guest Ryan Chenkie as they unpack Prisma's expanding ecosystem of database tools. Ryan explains why Prisma launched their own hosted Postgres service and what sets it apart from competitors in the space. The trio examines Prisma's comprehensive feature set including Accelerate for connection pooling, Pulse for real-time events, and optimization tools that help identify performance bottlenecks. They also discuss the upcoming transition from Rust to TypeScript for Prisma's core engine, making it lighter and faster. If you've been curious about modern approaches to database management or wondering which ORM is right for your next project, this conversation provides practical insights and expert perspectives.
Show Notes
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Working with Prisma and Supabase
2:29 - Prisma Postgres Introduction
4:17 - Why Choose Postgres
6:36 - Prisma's Database Adapter Flexibility
8:14 - Serverless Database Architecture
11:13 - Connection Pooling with Accelerate
14:13 - Pulse for Real-time Database Events
16:54 - Studio Integration in Prisma Console
18:01 - Database Optimization Tools
20:00 - Benefits of Prisma Schema Language
22:10 - Prisma Schema vs SQL Definitions
23:01 - Comparing Prisma and Drizzle
26:24 - Future Improvements to Prisma
28:52 - Ryan's History with Prisma
32:05 - Learning Resources for Prisma
33:37 - Picks and Plugs
Links and Resources
Prisma Resources
- Prisma Website
- Prisma Twitter/X
- Prisma YouTube Channel
- Prisma Postgres Documentation
- Prisma Console
- Prisma VS Code Extension
- Prisma Accelerate
- Prisma Pulse
- Prisma Optimize
- Prisma Studio
Ryan Chenkie Resources
- Ryan's Website: https://holodeck.run
- Ryan's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@holodeck_run
- Ryan on Twitter/X
Framework and Technologies Mentioned
Brad's Resources
- YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@bradgarropy
- Remix Starter: https://github.com/bradgarropy/remix-app