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ORMAKRONIMY
AcronymsAbbreviations everyone uses and few explain

ORM

Object-Relational Mapping

A programming layer that maps application objects to records in a relational database. Simplifies CRUD operations, relationships, validation, and migrations, but does not replace the need to know SQL.

Why it matters

Enables working with data as objects in code — safer and faster for common operations, with validation and migrations built in.

What's missing without it

Without this layer, every read and write requires manual SQL — more code, more typos, and higher risk of vulnerabilities when assembling queries.

When it is used

Used in everyday application data operations; for complex reports, raw SQL is still preferred.

How we use it

Backend creates an article record and associated media through ORM models instead of manual SQL.

Numbers worth knowing

Acronyms in data

26%

Prognozowany udział w pełni elektrycznych pojazdów (BEV, bez hybryd) w europejskim parku samochodowym do 2035 roku, w porównaniu z 4% w 2025 r.

BCG2035Europe

88%

Meta podaje, że ponad 88% z 137 000 usuniętych reklam oszukańczych w Polsce zostało wykrytych automatycznie przed zgłoszeniem.

Meta09/2026Poland

2 500 000 000 000 USD

Prognozowane światowe wydatki na AI w 2026 roku.

Gartner2026global

Figures from the same field — collected in our market data base.

ORM — what is it? | Mediarun Glossary