[Zope] - Object-relational mapping?

Jim Fulton jim.fulton@Digicool.com
Mon, 14 Dec 1998 18:40:24 -0500


Curtis Galloway wrote:
> 
> Is the "Aqueduct" system the same as "SQL methods"? 

Yes.

> If so, it isn't really
> what I would consider an object-relational mapping layer.
> 
> I was hoping it would be along the lines of other systems that map database
> tables onto  data container objects, and allow you to code custom behavior for
> the data objects. 

Aqueduct/Z SQL Methods let you do this, however, the capability
is not documented.  (It's documented a wee bit.)

A high-priority task of mine is to beef up the discussion of this
quite a bit.

> I've been looking for an open-source system like this for
> some time.
> 
> Am I missing a part of Zope here?

Yes, but it's not your fault.  Stay tuned. 8-]

Jim

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