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Cover Image for A Comparison: FastAPI vs Prisma in Modern Backend Development

In the realm of backend development, choosing the right tools can significantly impact your project's success. FastAPI and Prisma are two standout options, each excelling in different areas. FastAPI is a high-performance Python framework perfect for building robust APIs, offering features like automatic data validation and comprehensive documentation. On the other hand, Prisma simplifies database interactions with strong type safety and seamless migrations, making it ideal for data-centric projects. Understanding the strengths of each can help you select the right tool for your specific needs.

Alex Woon
Alex Woon

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Realty Tracking with Prisma and NextJs

The Realty Tracking Project efficiently calculates commissions based on agents' shares of property sales, with results exportable as PDFs. Leveraging Prisma for the backend, Next.js and React for the frontend, and TypeScript for type checking, the project benefits from Prisma's seamless setup, strong type enforcement, smooth database migrations, and compatibility with PostgreSQL.

Alex Woon
Alex Woon
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Python FastApi

The Kaaryar backend is a powerful, Python-based core for an online learning platform designed to manage student registration, course enrollments, and class assignments. Leveraging FastAPI for its robust API capabilities, Alembic for SQL version control, and Pydantic for precise type checking, this project offers a modern and scalable solution rooted in an open-source Moodle framework. Comprehensive Swagger documentation ensures easy API navigation and integration, making it a solid foundation for any educational institution's digital infrastructure.

Alex Woon
Alex Woon