NHibernate is a program for Windows which serves as an object-relational mapping solution for the Microsoft .NET platform. It provides a seamless bridge between an application and a relational database, enabling developers to work with persistent data.
Principle of operation
The main strength of this software is its ability to abstract away the underlying database details. Thus, you can focus on writing business logic and manipulating objects, while the NHibernate takes care of the mapping and persistence operations. The abstraction allows for a cleaner and more maintainable codebase, as it eliminates the need to write complex SQL queries.
Extensive RDB support
The utility features support for a wide range of database management systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and more. This means you are able to work with your preferred RDB, leveraging consistent API and features across different platforms. Whether it is a small-scale project or a large enterprise app, the program can handle the data access layer effectively,
Cache types
The framework offers robust caching mechanisms to optimize performance. It incorporates different types of cache, such as first-level and second-level, to minimize round-trips and improve response times. By caching frequently accessed data, it is possible to enhance the application speed, especially in scenarios where repetitive database queries are required.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- allows you to transfer .NET objects to and from an RDB;
- it is possible to improve the performance of applications;
- you are able to cache frequently accessed data.
