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> transmogrifying Also known as "mapping"; the literal purpose of an ORM. :) Other big tools/frameworks include APIs for query generation, unit of work, cachi
by daigoba66 12y ago
> transmogrifying
Also known as "mapping"; the literal purpose of an ORM. :)
Other big tools/frameworks include APIs for query generation, unit of work, caching, etc., which are not always necessary or desired.
- mmgutz 12y agoData mappers map tables to objects. ORM's compensate for the impedance mismatch between objects and tables. They do a lot more than mapping.