There are other popular SQL databases and for each there is a module of the sort we just saw with SQLite3. These modules put the programmer close to the SQL, which can be good in the same way that driving a stick shift car is fun. Other modules provide a higher level interface and even offer the ability to use the data model with several databases.

ORM stands for Object-Relation Mapping, and is a methodology to map high level objects onto database tables.

The Sequelize module (http://www.sequelizejs.com/) can connect with SQLite3, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. It provides an ORM approach to these three SQL databases.

A prerequisite is to have access to a suitable database server. Most web hosting providers offer MySQL or PostgreSQL as part of the service.