I think ActiveRecord pattern is more limiting you than helpful. I found the following post quite interesting: http://mindref.blogspot.com/2013/02/sql-vs-orm.htm

I think ActiveRecord pattern is more limiting you than helpful. I found the following post quite interesting: http://mindref.blogspot.com/2013/02/sql-vs-orm.html http://mindref.blogspot.com/2013/02/sql-vs-orm.html