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Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)

An ORM maps database tables to PHP classes and rows to objects, allowing you to interact with the database using object-oriented code instead of raw SQL. Doctrine is the most widely used PHP ORM; Laravel's Eloquent is another popular option. ORMs handle query building, relationships, and schema mapping automatically.

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