How to Connect PostgreSQL with Next.js

[rishabh3562]

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Question: How to Connect PostgreSQL with Next.js in a MERN-like Stack using Prisma?

Context:

I have been working with MongoDB in a MERN stack, where the connection string is typically obtained from MongoDB Atlas. Now, I am shifting to PostgreSQL for my Next.js project and plan to use Prisma as the ORM (Drizzle is also an option, but Prisma is recommended).

Questions:

1. Where do I get the PostgreSQL connection string from?

   • In the case of MongoDB, the connection string came from Atlas. For PostgreSQL, I’m aware of platforms like:
     • ElephantSQL
     • Heroku
     • Railway
     • Render
     • Supabase

   Are there any additional sources or platforms where I can generate a PostgreSQL connection string, and is there a preferred option for integration with Next.js and Prisma?

2. How do I use Docker for PostgreSQL?

   • I’ve seen Dockerfiles being used in various tutorials with fields like username and password in the configuration. Where do these fields come from, and how do I configure these for my PostgreSQL database?
   • How should I integrate Docker into my Next.js and Prisma setup to run PostgreSQL locally?

3. Requesting guidance and resources:

   • Any advice, guides, or articles on connecting PostgreSQL to Next.js (preferably with Prisma) would be highly appreciated. Feel free to share any recommended best practices!

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My Current Setup:

• Frontend: Next.js
• ORM: Preferably Prisma (but open to Drizzle)
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Deployment Considerations: Interested in Docker-based deployment

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Any insights, tutorials, or specific steps to get started would be helpful! Thanks in advance!

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[Cyndie-Lauper]

u can refer to this detailed guide on how to connect Next.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL through the following link: https://vercel.com/guides/nextjs-prisma-postgres.

[ravin00]

To connect PostgreSQL with Next.js using Prisma in a MERN-like stack, you need to: set up a Prisma schema to define your database models, configure the Prisma client with your PostgreSQL connection details in a .env file, and then use the Prisma client within your Next.js API routes or components to interact with the database; essentially, Prisma acts as an abstraction layer to manage database interactions with a clean, type-safe interface

referer this too : https://www.dhiwise.com/post/building-a-full-stack-app-with-nextjs-postgres-and-prisma