In this lesson, we'll create a supabase account and create a database for us to connect to Prisma.

What is Supabase?

Supabase is a , or Backend as a Service. Supabase offers a ton of different tools and features for any project:

• Authentication
• Realtime Subscriptions
• File Storage
• API generation
• Postgres Databases

For this module- we'll be focusing on just the aspect of their service.

Why Supabase With Prisma

• Easy to Use

Supabase gives you a fully managed Postgres database, which works seamlessly with Prisma. You don't need to worry about setting up or managing the database yourself.

• Free and Easy Setup

Supabase gives you a free database, and you don't have to worry about setting up or managing a database on a VPS or managing it manually.

• Scalable and Reliable

As your app grows, Supabase's Postgres database can handle the load. It automatically backs up your data and ensures it's always available.

Other Database Options While Supabase with Postgres is a great choice, you have other options too:

: Another popular database that works well with Prisma.

: A lightweight database that's perfect for small apps or local development.

: A NoSQL database that can be used with Prisma, but with some limitations.

At the end of the day, the best database provider and options will depend on each project. But to get quickly up and running: We'll use Supabase.

Creating Your database