Sequelize is a powerful and feature-rich Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) library designed for modern TypeScript and JavaScript applications. It provides:
- Database Support: Works with multiple databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and SQL Server
- Type Safety: Built with TypeScript support for enhanced developer experience
- Advanced Features:
- Robust transaction support
- Model associations and relationships
- Eager and lazy loading capabilities
- Read replication
- Automatic database synchronization
- Soft deletion functionality
- JSON querying
- Lifecycle events (hooks)
- Migrations support
Key Use Cases:
- Building Node.js applications with structured database access
- Managing complex data relationships through intuitive model associations
- Implementing data persistence with type safety
- Handling database migrations and schema changes
- Supporting both simple CRUD operations and complex queries
Perfect for developers building modern web applications who need a reliable and feature-complete ORM with strong TypeScript integration.
