# Building a REST API with Prisma

Prisma is a modern database toolkit that makes working with databases enjoyable. Let's build a REST API using Prisma and Next.js API routes.

First, define your schema in prisma/schema.prisma. Prisma uses a declarative syntax that's easy to understand and maintain.

Once your schema is ready, run 'npx prisma migrate dev' to create the database tables. Prisma will also generate a type-safe client that you can use in your application.

In your API routes, import the Prisma client and use it to perform CRUD operations. The client provides full TypeScript support, so you get autocomplete and type checking.

Prisma also includes Prisma Studio, a GUI for viewing and editing your data. Run 'npx prisma studio' to open it in your browser.