ORMs

Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) is a technique that lets you query and manipulate data from a database using an object-oriented paradigm. When talking about ORM, most people are referring to a library that implements the Object-Relational Mapping technique, hence the phrase “an ORM”.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• Object Relational Mapping - Wikipedia
• What is an ORM and how should I use it?
• What is an ORM, how does it work, and how should I use one?