Objection.js vs TypeORM

Developers should learn Objection meets developers should learn typeorm when building applications with typescript or javascript that require complex database operations, as it reduces boilerplate code and improves maintainability by abstracting sql queries. Here's our take.

Objection.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Objection

Pros

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

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

TypeORM

Developers should learn TypeORM when building applications with TypeScript or JavaScript that require complex database operations, as it reduces boilerplate code and improves maintainability by abstracting SQL queries

Pros

• It is particularly useful for projects using Node
• Related to: typescript, node-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 TypeORM if: You prioritize it is particularly useful for projects using node over what Objection.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Objection.js wins

Developers should learn Objection