Database Utils for Node.js (Abandoned)
raw JSON →This `database-utils` package is an **abandoned and unmaintained** Node.js utility library, last updated over a decade ago with version `1.4.1`. It aimed to provide fundamental tools for interacting with databases, including a `SqlBuilder` for constructing SQL queries programmatically and an `ORM` (Object Relational Mapper) for higher-level database interactions. However, its development ceased long ago, and the project's GitHub repository explicitly carries a deprecation notice, advising against its use for anything other than historical research. It does not follow modern best practices, lacks essential features (as indicated by its extensive `TODO` list), and likely has significant compatibility issues with contemporary Node.js versions and database systems. Users seeking database utilities, SQL builders, or ORMs should explore actively maintained alternatives in the Node.js ecosystem, such as `knex`, `sequelize`, `typeorm`, or `prisma`.
Common errors
error TypeError: SqlDriver is not a constructor ↓
require syntax: const { SqlDriver } = require('database-utils'); error UnhandledPromiseRejectionWarning: DeprecationWarning: This project is not maintained. ↓
database-utils with an actively maintained library. You might be able to suppress DeprecationWarning in Node.js, but this is highly discouraged as it hides critical information. error Error: Column 'some_field' cannot be used with LIKE operator in query builder. ↓
Warnings
breaking This project is explicitly marked as 'DEPRECATED' and 'not maintained' by its author on GitHub. It does not receive updates, bug fixes, or security patches, making it unsuitable for production use. ↓
gotcha The `README` lists a substantial 'TODO' section, indicating many planned features (e.g., `notlike`, `replace`, `having`, `between`, `limit in update()`, `ORM`) were never implemented or completed. Relying on advertised features might lead to missing functionality or unexpected behavior. ↓
gotcha The library's age (last updated over 10 years ago) means it likely has significant compatibility issues with modern Node.js runtimes (e.g., ES modules, async/await patterns, newer buffer APIs) and contemporary database drivers/standards. ↓
gotcha The primary `SqlDriver` example for generating SQL is based on concatenation, which historically can be prone to SQL injection vulnerabilities if not handled meticulously. While `getQuerySql()` attempts to provide parameterized queries, the overall architecture might not enforce modern best practices for preventing such attacks. ↓
Install
npm install database-utils yarn add database-utils pnpm add database-utils Imports
- SqlDriver wrong
import { SqlDriver } from 'database-utils';correctconst SqlDriver = require('database-utils').SqlDriver; - ORM wrong
import ORM from 'database-utils';correctconst ORM = require('database-utils').ORM; // Assuming direct export (not explicitly shown in README) - DatabaseUtils wrong
import DatabaseUtils from 'database-utils';correctconst DatabaseUtils = require('database-utils'); // To access all exports, if any
Quickstart
const { SqlDriver } = require('database-utils');
const sqlDriver = new SqlDriver();
// Example 1: Basic SELECT query
let sql = sqlDriver
.parameters()
.select('*')
.from('user')
.where('id', 5)
.get();
console.log('Generated SQL (Example 1):', sql); // Expected: select * from user where id = 5
// Example 2: SELECT query with parameterized values (demonstrating getQuerySql for prepared statements)
let parameterizedSql = sqlDriver
.parameters()
.select('*')
.from('products')
.where('category', 'Electronics')
.where('price', '>', 100)
.getQuerySql();
let query = parameterizedSql[0];
let params = parameterizedSql[1];
console.log('\nGenerated SQL (Example 2 - Query):', query); // Expected: select * from products where category = ? and price > ?
console.log('Generated SQL (Example 2 - Parameters):', params); // Expected: ['Electronics', 100]
// Note: This library only builds SQL strings; it does not connect to or execute queries against a database.
// You would typically pass these generated SQL strings and parameters to an actual database driver (e.g., 'mysql2' or 'pg').
// Example: Illustrating an intended (but potentially unimplemented/buggy) ORM-like interaction
/*
const { ORM } = require('database-utils');
const MyModel = new ORM('my_table');
async function runOrmExample() {
try {
// Assuming a 'find' method would exist, but this is highly speculative
const data = await MyModel.find({ id: 1 });
console.log('\nORM-like find result:', data);
// Or perhaps a 'create' method
const newRecord = await MyModel.create({ name: 'Test', value: 123 });
console.log('ORM-like create result:', newRecord);
} catch (error) {
console.error('\nError during ORM-like operation:', error.message);
}
}
runOrmExample();
*/