Iqbal Khan

Object/Relational (O/R) mapping tools are becoming more popular each day and people are realizing the productivity gain they provide to developers. Yet, many people don't know enough about O/R mapping to consider using these tools and many others are weary of using any code generators (including O/R mapping tools).

In this article, I will try to educate you about the various important features that a good O/R mapping tool would provide you and how it can be beneficial to you. I am not discussing any particular O/R mapping tool but rather all tools in general.

Domain objects in an application represent the core data and business validation rules relating to it. These objects are usually central to the entire application and used by most subsystems. This article explains how to create good domain object design, which is critical to a good application design that is robust, high performing, and flexible.

Why should you use any Object Relational (O/R) mapping tool? For many reasons. In this article, Iqbal Khan gives you a brief overview of what is an O/R mapping tool and the reasons why you should use one.