I can write SQL safely so I’ve never used an ORM myself. I have maintained code that used an ORM. When I’ve asked other programmers why they use an ORM the ans

I can write SQL safely so I’ve never used an ORM myself. I have maintained code that used an ORM. When I’ve asked other programmers why they use an ORM the answer usually comes down to “Because I don’t know SQL well enough to write it myself.” Understanding SQL and the relational model has for me proved the most valuable and durable skill I ever acquired. I’ve avoided rounds of layoffs and got hired just because of that skill.