How Much Database Abstraction Do I Need? - Comparing SQL Approaches in PHP
Offered By: PHP UK Conference via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the optimal approaches for interacting with SQL databases in web applications through this 59-minute conference talk from PHP UK Conference. Delve into the debate between using hand-crafted SQL statements for maximum control versus employing Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) for code reusability and multi-database compatibility. Gain insights into the Doctrine libraries ORM and DBAL, as well as native PHP extensions, as the speaker compares these tools with practical use cases in mind. Learn to make informed decisions about database abstraction levels to enhance your web development projects.
Syllabus
How much database abstraction do I need? - Alexander M. Turek
Taught by
PHP UK Conference
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