The latest articles on DEV Community by Tommaso Privitera (@tommasoprivitera). https://dev.to/tommasoprivitera https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4088219%2F65b45dfc-aa03-4a83-85a9-7ced26813bd5.jpg https://dev.to/tommasoprivitera en Tommaso Privitera Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:04:30 +0000 https://dev.to/tommasoprivitera/building-vektor-natural-language-in-validated-postgresql-schemas-out-1k5e https://dev.to/tommasoprivitera/building-vektor-natural-language-in-validated-postgresql-schemas-out-1k5e <p>Designing a database architecture from scratch requires time, rigorous thinking, and obsessive attention to table relationships. Generic AI code generators promise to speed this up, but they often produce structurally flawed schemas, circular references, or SQL code that breaks your production environment.</p> <p>To solve this root problem, we are building <strong>Vektor</strong>, an interpretation and validation engine specifically designed for data engineers, DBAs, and backend developers.</p> <p>🛠️ What is Vektor?<br> Vektor is an IDE and modeling engine that translates natural language requirements into clean code, natively generating <strong>Prisma ORM</strong> and <strong>SQL DDL for PostgreSQL</strong>. Our goal isn't to replace developers with a "black box," but to provide an accelerator that ensures every line of code complies with strict database normalization standards.</p> <p>Killer Features in Development</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Real-Time Anti-Pattern Validator:</strong> The heart of the engine. Vektor analyzes the database structure and blocks constraint violations, foreign key loops, and structural errors in real time before they reach production.</li> <li> <strong>Hybrid IDE &amp; Manual Control (pgAdmin Style):</strong> No blind constraints. The interface integrates an interactive editor with bidirectional sync: you can generate via prompt but manually modify any single field, keeping full control over the final output.</li> <li> <strong>Team Workspaces &amp; Multi-tenant:</strong> Built for development teams, enabling shared workspaces, version history tracking for schemas, and collaborative data modeling.</li> <li> <strong>Native Advanced Settings:</strong> Out-of-the-box support for architectural flags like <code>audit trail</code> (<code>createdAt</code>/<code>updatedAt</code>), <code>soft delete</code> (<code>deletedAt</code> nullable), and <code>strict</code> mode.</li> </ul> <h2> 🎁 Our Model: Free First, Then Pro </h2> <p>We want Vektor to be friction-free for everyone:</p> <ol> <li> <strong>Free Beta Phase:</strong> When we launch the interactive playground, it will be completely free so devs can test the engine and help us refine it.</li> <li> <strong>Early Adopter Perks:</strong> Early developers who believe in the project and use it from day one will receive dedicated perks and privileged access to advanced features.</li> </ol> <p>💬 What do you think?<br> We are building this tool specifically for developers who deal with database design and migrations every day. </p> <ul> <li>What are your biggest pain points when writing schemas or setting up constraints? </li> <li>Would a real-time anti-pattern validator and a hybrid pgAdmin-style editor make your workflow smoother?</li> </ul> <p>Let us know your thoughts, feedback, or feature ideas in the comments below! 👇</p> <p>🔮 What's Next?<br> We are polishing the command center UI, the code editor integration, and the constraint validation engine. </p> <p>If you want to follow the build process and check out how we're building the infrastructure, drop a comment or follow the project. We'll be dropping the trailer clips and playground access very soon! 🚀</p> webdev ai database