Why I Use Next.js 15 and Drizzle ORM to Build Modern Apps

Today, building a performant, fast, and scalable web application is no longer just about "doing React". As a freelance JavaScript developer, I've tested many tools, frameworks, and ORMs across projects. But for several months, one combination has naturally established itself in my workflow: Next.js 15 + Drizzle ORM.

In this article, I'll explain why this stack allows me to deliver modern, robust applications, and why it's a real plus for my clients.

🚀 Next.js 15: More Than Just a React Framework

Next.js has become a complete fullstack framework. Since version 13, and even more with 15, it offers:

• App Router: ultra-clear modular architecture
• Server & Client components: optimized rendering
• Edge rendering & streaming: maximum performance
• Nested layouts: for complex and responsive interfaces
• Native SEO: fine management with the metadata.ts API

With Next.js, I can deploy a performant app from day one, without recoding the entire backend architecture. It's a real time saver.

🧩 Drizzle ORM: Native Typing, Clear Queries, Simplicity

I've long used Prisma, Knex, Sequelize… but Drizzle ORM changed my vision:

• Native TypeScript typing, no client generation
• SQL-like syntax, simple and readable
• Very powerful .query API to structure queries
• No black magic: everything is explicit

const result = await db.query.users.findMany({
  where: (u, { eq }) => eq(u.email, "client@example.com"),
});

The typing is strict but comfortable, productivity is excellent, and above all: the code is maintainable.

🔧 The Power of the Next.js + Drizzle Combination

These two tools integrate perfectly in a monorepo architecture:

• End-to-end TypeScript typing
• Backend and frontend in the same repo
• Performance + structure + development speed
• Very easy API Routes or Server Actions implementation

I can thus develop a complete, optimized, and readable fullstack application without sacrificing scalability or code quality.

🧪 Real Case: AlertJO.fr

For AlertJO.fr, I used this stack to create an app that:

• Scrapes official gazette PDFs
• Extracts names and case numbers
• Allows quick search by number
• Sends email notifications on match

Result: a lightweight, fast, maintainable app, with well-structured SEO to attract the right users.

🎯 Why It's an Advantage for My Clients

• Modern and scalable apps
• Fast and smooth rendering
• Readable, structured, and typed code
• Time savings in future developments

My goal as a freelancer isn't just to write code. It's to deliver reliable, performant, maintainable, and well-designed technical solutions.

📬 Got a Web Project in Mind?

I can support you, from concept to launch. Let's discuss your needs:

• mohamad@mk-web.fr
• See my services