How do I define your first data schema?

## Edit schema.prisma Replace content with: ```prisma generator client { provider = "prisma-client-js" } datasource db { provider = "sqlite" url = "file:./dev.db" } model User { id Int @id @default(autoincrement()) email String @unique name String? } ``` Use SQLite for local dev (no external DB needed). 63

How do I run migrations and generate client?

## Commands ```bash npx prisma migrate dev --name init npx prisma generate npx prisma studio ``` - `migrate dev`: Creates migration and applies to DB. - `generate`: Builds Prisma Client. - `studio`: Opens GUI to view/edit data. 62 63

How do I implement basic crud operations?

## Create script.ts ```typescript import { PrismaClient } from '@prisma/client' const prisma = new PrismaClient() async function main() { const user = await prisma.user.create({ data: { email: 'test@example.com', name: 'Test' } }) console.log(user) const users = await prisma.user.findMany() console.log(users) } main().finally(() => prisma.$disconnect()) ``` ```bash tsx script.ts # or node -r ts-node/register script.ts ``` 63

How do I build relations and mini project?

## Add Post model to schema ```prisma model Post { id Int @id @default(autoincrement()) title String content String? published Boolean @default(false) author User @relation(fields: [authorId], references: [id]) authorId Int } ``` Re-run `prisma migrate dev --name add-post`, `prisma generate`. Clone example: `git clone https://github.com/prisma/prisma-examples` Follow a REST API example. 41

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Q: How do I set up environment and install prisma?

# Prerequisites - Node.js 18.17+ (download from nodejs.org) - npm or yarn - Code editor like VS Code ## Installation ```bash mkdir prisma-learn cd prisma-learn npm init -y npm install prisma@latest --save-dev npm install @prisma/client@latest npx prisma init ``` This creates `prisma/schema.prisma` and `.env` for DATABASE_URL. 62

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Prerequisites

Node.js 18.17+ (download from nodejs.org)
npm or yarn
Code editor like VS Code

Installation

mkdir prisma-learn
cd prisma-learn
npm init -y
npm install prisma@latest --save-dev
npm install @prisma/client@latest
npx prisma init

This creates prisma/schema.prisma and .env for DATABASE_URL.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes a solid foundation for Prisma workflow
-Enables type-safe database interactions from day one

30-45 minutes

Node.js 18.17+, npm/yarn, VS Code, Terminal

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Definition of Done

•Prisma folder with schema.prisma created
•Dependencies installed without errors
•.env file present

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping Node.js version check

→Run `node -v` to verify >=18.17

❌ Not installing @prisma/client

→Always run `npm install @prisma/client` after prisma

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🌐 Helpful Websites

Prisma Official Documentation

documentation

Complete guides, references, and quickstarts

Prisma GitHub Repository

github

Source code, issues, and latest release 7.4.2

Prisma Examples

examples

Ready-to-run projects for various frameworks

🛠️ Useful Tools

Prisma CLI

CLI

Core command-line interface for migrations and generate

Prisma Studio

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Visual database GUI editor

Prisma Client

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Type-safe ORM client for queries

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