What is an ORM?

An ORM (object-relational mapper) moves data between C# objects and database tables. Dapper is a micro-ORM, where you write the SQL and it fills the objects. Entity Framework Core is a full ORM, where you write LINQ and it writes the SQL, and also tracks and saves your changes.

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Cheat sheet: What is an ORM?
Category
Entity Framework Core
Level
Journeyman
Tags
c-sharp, Entity Framework Core, entity-framework, Micro-ORM, ORM (entity-framework)