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Objection.js vs Sequelize

Developers should learn Objection meets developers should learn sequelize when building node. Here's our take.

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Objection.js

Developers should learn Objection

Objection.js

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Developers should learn Objection

Pros

  • +js when building Node
  • +Related to: node-js, knex-js

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Sequelize

Developers should learn Sequelize when building Node

Pros

  • +js applications that require robust database interactions with SQL databases, as it reduces boilerplate SQL code and provides features like model associations, transactions, and migrations
  • +Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Objection.js if: You want js when building node and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Sequelize if: You prioritize js applications that require robust database interactions with sql databases, as it reduces boilerplate sql code and provides features like model associations, transactions, and migrations over what Objection.js offers.

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The Bottom Line
Objection.js wins

Developers should learn Objection

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