How to Build a Node.js App with Drizzle ORM and YugabyteDB

The blog post explores the process of building a Node.js application using Drizzle ORM in conjunction with YugabyteDB, a PostgreSQL-compatible database. Drizzle ORM is highlighted for its lightweight, TypeScript-first framework which enhances performance and developer productivity without compromising type safety. It supports dialect-specific packages that allow seamless integration with PostgreSQL-compatible databases like YugabyteDB, making it suitable for handling structured and semi-structured data, such as JSONB. The post guides readers through setting up a three-node YugabyteDB cluster using Docker, configuring it for fault tolerance across regions, and connecting it to Drizzle ORM to generate a database schema. The Drizzle ecosystem, which includes the core ORM and Drizzle Kit for database migrations, is discussed in detail, demonstrating how to create tables and simulate sensor data in an IoT application. The post concludes by positioning Drizzle as a competitive option among ORMs for its balance of flexibility, performance, and developer experience, especially when paired with databases like YugabyteDB.