Expert Drizzle ORM Code Review for AI-Built Apps
Drizzle is a lightweight TypeScript ORM that generates SQL-like queries with full type safety. AI tools increasingly choose Drizzle for new projects, but schema definitions, relation handling, and migration workflows are often incomplete.
Common Drizzle issues we find
Real problems from Drizzle codebases we've reviewed.
Missing relation definitions
Tables defined without Drizzle relations, forcing manual joins and losing type-safe relation queries.
Unsafe raw SQL usage
Using sql`` tagged templates with unsanitized user input, or falling back to raw SQL strings that bypass Drizzle's query builder.
No migration workflow
Schema changes pushed to production without generating or applying Drizzle Kit migrations, causing schema drift between environments.
Incorrect schema types
Using wrong column types (e.g., text instead of varchar with length, integer instead of bigint for IDs) causing data truncation or overflow.
Missing indexes in schema
No index declarations on frequently queried columns, relying entirely on primary keys for lookups.
Drizzle production checklist
Key checks before deploying your Drizzle app.
Relations defined for all foreign key relationships
All user input parameterized in sql`` templates
Drizzle Kit migrations generated and applied consistently
Indexes declared on filtered and joined columns
Column types match the actual data requirements
Single database client instance shared across the app
Connection string stored in environment variables
Schema exports organized by domain (not one giant file)
Not sure if your app passes? Our code audit ($19) checks all of these and more.
Our Drizzle services
Security Review
Deep security analysis of your application — from API endpoints to database access.
Deploy & Ship
From local development to production deployment.
Refactor Code
Clean up messy, duplicated, and hard-to-maintain code without breaking what already works.
Performance
Identify and fix performance bottlenecks — slow page loads, laggy interactions, and expensive operations.
AI tools that generate Drizzle code
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Drizzle project at a fixed price.
Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 checks
- SSL/TLS analysis
- Security headers
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerabilities
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- AI pattern analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Get a clear plan
We respond in 24 hours with scope, timeline, and cost.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Drizzle or Prisma?
Drizzle is closer to raw SQL with less abstraction, making it faster and lighter. Prisma has a richer ecosystem and more tooling. If your AI tool already chose one, we optimize what you have rather than migrating.
How do I handle Drizzle migrations?
We set up Drizzle Kit to generate migrations from your schema changes, test them on staging, and apply them safely to production with a repeatable workflow.
Is Drizzle production-ready?
Yes. Drizzle is stable and performant. The issues we find are in how AI tools configure it — missing indexes, incomplete relations, and no migration workflow. We fix all of these.
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