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Kysely: Type-Safe SQL Query Builder for Node.js
Kysely is a TypeScript query builder that validates table names, columns, and result types at compile time. It offers exact control over queries without ORM abstractions, supporting PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MySQL. The guide covers setup, typed queries, joins, transactions, and migration management.
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Kysely fills a gap for developers who want type safety without the overhead of ORMs, but its manual JOIN approach may not suit teams accustomed to automated relation loading.
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