Modern Next.js applications need databases. This module covers how to connect Next.js to databases using Prisma and Drizzle ORMs, handle connection pooling in serverless environments, and implement common database patterns.

• Basic knowledge of SQL
• Phase 3: Data Fetching & Server Components

1. Connecting to Databases — Connection pooling, environment variables, serverless considerations
2. Prisma with Next.js — Schema, migrations, CRUD, relations
3. Drizzle ORM with Next.js — Schema, queries, relations, type safety
4. Database Patterns — Pagination, search, caching queries, transactions

• Configure database connections for serverless environments
• Model data with Prisma and Drizzle schemas
• Perform CRUD operations with type-safe queries
• Implement pagination, search, and caching patterns

• Forms & Validation (Module 2)
• REST APIs (Module 3)
• Server Actions (Phase 3)