Founding of Graphcool
Prisma's journey began in 2015 with the founding of Graphcool, a backend-as-a-service platform that aimed to simplify the development of GraphQL APIs.
2015
2016
Launch of Graphcool Framework
In 2016, the Graphcool Framework was launched, providing a more flexible and powerful way to build GraphQL APIs.
2018
Introduction of Prisma 1.0
Prisma 1.0 was introduced in 2018 as a standalone ORM, providing a type-safe API for database access and marking a significant shift from the original Graphcool framework.
2019
Prisma 2 Preview Release
In 2019, the preview release of Prisma 2 was announced, featuring a complete rewrite of the tool to improve performance, developer experience, and scalability.
2020
Prisma 2 General Availability
Prisma 2 reached general availability in 2020, introducing Prisma Client, Prisma Migrate, and Prisma Studio as core components.
2020
Prisma Migrate Preview
Prisma Migrate, a tool for database schema migrations, was introduced in preview mode, allowing developers to manage schema changes more effectively.
2021
Prisma Studio Release
Prisma Studio, a modern database GUI for developers, was officially released, providing an intuitive interface for interacting with databases.
2021
Prisma Data Platform Beta
The Prisma Data Platform was launched in beta, offering a cloud-based solution for managing and deploying Prisma applications.
2021
Prisma Client Extensions
Prisma introduced client extensions, allowing developers to extend the functionality of Prisma Client with custom methods and logic.
2022
Prisma Data Platform General Availability
The Prisma Data Platform reached general availability, providing enhanced features for database management and deployment in the cloud.
2022
Prisma ORM Enhancements
Various enhancements to Prisma ORM were made in 2022, including improved performance, expanded database support, and better developer tooling.
2023
Prisma Cloud was introduced in 2023, offering a fully-managed service for deploying and managing Prisma applications in the cloud.
2023
Support for Additional Databases
In 2023, Prisma expanded its support to include more databases, such as MongoDB and CockroachDB, broadening its applicability.
2024
Prisma Client 3.0 Release
Prisma Client 3.0 was released in 2024, featuring significant improvements in type safety, performance, and developer experience.
2024
Prisma's Growing Ecosystem
By 2024, Prisma had established a robust ecosystem, including plugins, integrations, and a thriving community, solidifying its position as a leading ORM for modern web development.
