ORMs are not for people who don't know SQL. The secret to using an ORM is knowing exactly the SQL it will generate underneath. The advantage to using one is st

ORMs are not for people who don't know SQL. The secret to using an ORM is knowing exactly the SQL it will generate underneath. The advantage to using one is static typing as well as writing orders or magnitude less code than SQL. As well as orders of magnitude more understandable code than the equivalent SQL. If you work on heavy enterprise applications the ORM can be your best friend or worst enemy. It comes down to knowing the tool you're using inside and out. It will make you much more productive in the long run. And sometimes yea, you need straight SQL or a stored proc to get the job done. That's OK.