Prisma is a next-generation ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) designed to make database access in Node.js and TypeScript applications more intuitive, performant, and developer-friendly. It replaces traditional ORMs and SQL query builders with a powerful and type-safe database client that generates ready-to-use database primitives.

By providing a fully type-safe database client, Prisma helps developers catch database errors at compile time, leading to more robust and maintainable code. Its schema-first approach, defined in the Prisma Schema Language, allows for clear modeling of your database and automatic generation of database migrations. This streamlines the development workflow, reducing the friction often associated with database management.

Prisma aims to empower developers to build modern applications faster by abstracting away the complexities of raw SQL and providing a developer experience that is both efficient and enjoyable. It supports a wide range of popular databases and offers features like automatic migrations, data modeling, and a robust API for querying and manipulating data.