Can someone provide a brief explanation of ORM, how it functions, and how I should get started with it?

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To get started, please follow these steps:

  1. Choose an ORM – Popular choices include SQLAlchemy (Python), Hibernate (Java), and Entity Framework (C#).
  2. Define Models – Create classes representing database tables.
  3. Perform CRUD Operations – Use ORM methods to add, retrieve, update, and delete records.
  4. Leverage ORM Benefits – Prevent SQL injection, increase productivity, and support multiple databases. For example, in Hibernate (Java): User user = session.get(User.class, 1); // Fetches user with ID 1 user.setName(“Updated Name”); session.update(user); // Saves the changes

:point_right: This abstracts SQL complexity and improves maintainability.