Most of us still design databases like this:
Start writing SQL
Try to imagine relationships in our head
Fix mistakes after running migrations
Update diagrams if we remember
That gap between design and SQL causes a lot of pain:
Broken relationships
Confusing schemas
Outdated ER diagrams
Slow onboarding
So while building Vizora, I decided to flip the workflow.
Introducing the Vizora Designer 🧠🧩
Instead of starting with SQL, you start with structure.
Vizora’s Designer lets you:
Create tables visually
Add fields with types (UUID, INT, TEXT, etc.)
Define primary keys and constraints
Connect relationships on a canvas
See everything update in real time
And once the schema makes sense…
➡️ Convert the diagram into SQL instantly
➡️ Copy it
➡️ Run it in your database
The diagram becomes the source of truth.
SQL becomes the output, not the guesswork.
Why visual-first design actually helps
When you design visually:
You see relationships immediately
You catch missing fields or wrong types early
You can review schemas without reading 200 lines of SQL
You reduce rework before migrations hit production
This is especially useful when:
You’re designing a schema from scratch
You’re iterating fast in a startup
You’re explaining a database to someone new
You want diagrams that don’t go stale
No more:
“The diagram doesn’t match the SQL anymore.”
What Vizora does differently
Vizora is not just a diagram tool.
The canvas is editable
The schema is structured
SQL is generated, not manually written
Diagrams and code never drift
You design once — everything stays in sync.
Current workflow
Open the Designer
Create tables and relationships visually
Review the schema on the canvas
Click Export SQL
Copy and use it anywhere
Simple, predictable, and developer-friendly.
Still building in public
Vizora is still evolving, and I’m shaping it based on real developer problems:
Schema understanding
Documentation drift
Onboarding friction
Trust in tooling
If you’ve ever struggled with database design or outdated diagrams, I’d love your feedback.
Thanks for reading 👋
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