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Date Published
Author
Colin McDonnell
Word count
3568
Language
English
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None

Summary

The text details the development and capabilities of a query builder for TypeScript, designed to facilitate complex query constructions while automatically inferring return types. Utilizing modern JavaScript features alongside TypeScript's advanced capabilities, the builder offers the type safety of an ORM paired with the expressiveness of a query language, specifically targeting EdgeQL, the object-oriented query language of EdgeDB. This tool is positioned as a successor to SQL, addressing significant usability issues and enabling users to perform operations like nested inserts, object selection, filtering, ordering, and pagination. It allows for compositional query writing, parameterization, and self-referential updates, enhancing its utility over traditional ORMs. The query builder supports advanced features like computed properties and schema modeling, offering a robust alternative for database operations and is described as production-ready and compatible with EdgeDB 2.0. Moreover, the tool is highlighted as a powerful resource for building complex queries, integrating seamlessly with EdgeDB's features, and offering a more intuitive API for developers.