I use ORMs as a programmatic way to generate SQL for me. I do NOT use ORMs as a replacement for knowing SQL or using SQL when it's appropriate. I think this i

I use ORMs as a programmatic way to generate SQL for me. I do NOT use ORMs as a replacement for knowing SQL or using SQL when it's appropriate. I think this is where a lot people get into trouble. They assume they can use the ORM and not need to know SQL.