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What is ORM?

A tool that lets you work with database data using your programming language instead of SQL

Why It Matters

ORMs make database operations easier and safer by handling SQL generation and preventing common security issues

Real-World Example

Instead of writing SQL, you write User.findByEmail('test@example.com') in JavaScript

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