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Deal Highlights

EdgeDB — The Database That Makes SQL Enjoyable

EdgeDB is a next-generation database with a purpose-built query language (EdgeQL) that eliminates the pain points of SQL — implicit joins, null handling, and nested subqueries. Built on PostgreSQL, EdgeDB delivers relational data modeling with a dramatically better developer experience.

Why Not Just Use PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is excellent but SQL has real problems: join syntax is verbose, nested queries are confusing, aggregations are error-prone, and schema migrations require manual SQL files. EdgeDB solves these with a modern query language and built-in migration system.

EdgeQL

EdgeQL reads like English. Instead of three-table joins with ON clauses, you traverse relationships naturally: SELECT User { name, posts: { title, comments: { text } } }. Nested data returns as structured objects, not flat rows.

Built-In Migrations

Change your schema, run edgedb migration create, and EdgeDB generates the migration SQL automatically. Review, apply, and your schema is updated. No manual ALTER TABLE statements.

EdgeDB vs Prisma + PostgreSQL

Prisma adds type safety on top of PostgreSQL. EdgeDB replaces SQL entirely with a better query language. Prisma is more ecosystem-compatible. EdgeDB is more enjoyable to query directly.

Getting Started

1. Install EdgeDB CLI
2. Define your schema in .esdl files
3. Create and apply migrations automatically
4. Query with EdgeQL or the TypeScript client

Pricing

EdgeDB is free and open-source. EdgeDB Cloud offers managed hosting with a free tier.

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