Dapper is an object–relational mapping (ORM) product for the Microsoft .NET platform: it provides a framework for mapping an object-oriented domain model to a traditional relational database.
It aims to relieve the developer from a significant portion of relational data persistence-related programming tasks
Dapper is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Speedy and high performance.
- Fewer lines of code.
- Object mapper.
- Choice of static/dynamic object binding.
- Easy handling of SQL query.
- Multiple query support.
- Support and easy handling of stored procedures.
- Operating directly on IDbConnection interface.
- Bulk data insert functionality.
Website: github.com/DapperLib/Dapper
Support:
Developer: Marc Gravell and many contributors
License: Apache License v2.0
Dapper is written in C#. Learn C# with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| C# Object-Relational Mapping Software | |
|---|---|
| Entity Framework Core | Modern object-database mapper for .NET. |
| Dapper | Simple object mapper for .NET |
| NHibernate | Mature, open source object-relational mapper for .NET |
| LINQ to DB | LINQ database access library |
| SqlSugar | Fluent API for querying and modifying databases |
| FreeSql | Povides APIs for querying and modifying relational databases |
| RepoDB | Hybrid ORM library for .NET |
| Venflow | Fast and lightweight ORM for PostgreSQL |
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