Database Setup

I hooked up Prisma ORM to PostgreSQL on Supabase so that data handling is done efficiently and scalably. This configuration provides smooth database management, powerful query capability, and real-time updating. It started with getting Supabase set up for hosting the database and initiated the Prisma setup in my project. I defined schemas for the core entities-users, chat groups, and messages, making sure their relationships are well-structured to accommodate complex queries. I implemented Prisma's migrations feature, which simplifies schema updates, and thus reflecting changes in the database becomes easy. Environment-specific configurations were also implemented to make smooth transitions from development to production. This was a critical step as it set up the basis for features such as chat history, group management, and real-time interactions, thereby ensuring a robust backend infrastructure.