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Prisma Postgres with Nikolas Burk

Feb 20, 2025

Nikolas Burk, the DevRel at Prisma, dives into the groundbreaking Prisma Postgres. He explains its unikernel architecture, which minimizes cold starts and boosts deployment efficiency. The discussion reveals how its cloud integration simplifies the developer experience with features like built-in caching and real-time event handling. Burk also shares insights on database snapshots and the importance of application-server proximity, positioning Prisma Postgres as a game-changer in modern web development.

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Quick takeaways

Prisma Postgres features a unikernel architecture that eliminates cold starts, enhancing performance and streamlining application development for modern needs.

The integration of advanced caching strategies and real-time event handling allows seamless data access and efficient query optimization in database management.

Deep dives

Nicholas Burke's Journey at Prisma

Nicholas Burke has been with Prisma for over eight years, witnessing the company's evolution from its early stages to significant milestones such as the launch of Prisma Postgres. His experience reflects a profound sense of growth that occurred during the initial years when the small team worked intensely on foundational developments. As the company grew, Nicholas transitioned from management roles to focusing on developer advocacy, where he finds fulfillment in engaging with the developer community and creating educational content. His ongoing commitment to Prisma stems from the excitement of continuous innovation and providing value to developers.

Intro

2min

The Evolution of Prisma: From Intense Beginnings to Innovative Database Solutions

3min

Reviving Efficiency: The Unikernel Revolution

7min

Understanding Database Snapshots and Their Management

3min

Elevating Developer Experience with Prisma Postgres

14min

Nikolas Burk, DevRel at Prisma, talks about Prisma Postgres, its unikernel architecture, and its seamless integration with cloud infrastructure. Discover how Prisma Postgres is revolutionizing database management with features like cold start elimination, real-time event handling and advanced caching strategies!

Links

https://www.prisma.io/blog/announcing-prisma-postgres-early-access
https://x.com/nikolasburk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-burk-1bbb7b8a
https://github.com/nikolasburk

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Special Guest: Nikolas Burk.

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