DBML2Drizzle: A Bidirectional Schema Conversion Tool for DBML and Drizzle-ORM

[good-dev-student]

DBML (Database Markup Language) is a simple and intuitive language for describing database schemas, while Drizzle-ORM is an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) library that provides a convenient way to interact with databases using JavaScript.

To convert between DBML and Drizzle-ORM schema, you can build a tool or library that provides functions for both directions. Here's an outline of how the conversion process could work:

1. DBML to Drizzle-ORM Schema:

   • Parse the DBML file using a parser that understands the structure and syntax of DBML.
   • Extract information about tables, columns, relationships, and other schema elements from the parsed DBML.
   • Map the extracted information into an intermediate representation that represents the schema in a format compatible with Drizzle-ORM.
   • Generate the Drizzle-ORM schema code using the intermediate representation, following the syntax and conventions of Drizzle-ORM.
   • Output the generated Drizzle-ORM schema code to a file or provide it as a result.

2. Drizzle-ORM to DBML:

   • Parse the Drizzle-ORM schema code using a parser that understands the syntax and structure of Drizzle-ORM.
   • Extract information about tables, columns, relationships, and other schema elements from the parsed Drizzle-ORM code.
   • Map the extracted information into an intermediate representation that represents the schema in a format compatible with DBML.
   • Generate the DBML code using the intermediate representation, following the syntax and conventions of DBML.
   • Output the generated DBML code to a file or provide it as a result.

By implementing these conversion steps, you can provide a convenient way for developers to switch between DBML and Drizzle-ORM schema representations, making it easier to work with different tools and libraries that support either format.

Remember to handle the complexities that might arise during the conversion process, such as handling data types, indexes, constraints, and other schema-specific details that might differ between DBML and Drizzle-ORM. Additionally, consider edge cases and provide appropriate error handling and validation to ensure the conversion is accurate and reliable.

I hope this idea helps you in developing a DBML to Drizzle-ORM schema and Drizzle-ORM to DBML conversion tool or library!

[ala-garbaa-pro]

🚧 ⚠️ DBML2Drizzle is a project in its early stages and is not yet a completed tool. However, it provides a foundation for bidirectional schema conversion between DBML (Database Markup Language) and Drizzle-ORM.

Since I currently have limited time to dedicate to this project, I invite others to contribute and help bring it to completion. Your contributions are invaluable in shaping DBML2Drizzle into a powerful and versatile schema conversion tool.

https://github.com/ala-garbaa-pro/DBML2Drizzle

Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfOrpJQBQRw

[AndriiSherman]

That’s so cool. I’ll check it more tomorrow!