Introduction to SQLBoiler: Go framework for ORMs

Object Relational Mapping (ORM) is a technique used in programming to bridge the gap between incompatible type systems, allowing developers to interact with database data using the same language as their business logic. SQLBoiler is a tool that generates Go ORMs, providing fully type-safe models derived from a database schema, and offers features like eager loading and raw SQL fallbacks. It adopts a database-first approach, ensuring that models accurately reflect the defined schema, which enhances predictability and performance by avoiding issues common in traditional ORMs, such as type safety trade-offs due to reflection. SQLBoiler facilitates CRUD operations, handles complex table relationships, and solves common performance bottlenecks like the n+1 query problem through eager loading. However, it lacks a built-in migration tool, which might be a drawback for some users, making it more suitable for projects with a predefined database schema rather than those requiring a code-first approach. The tool supports transactions to ensure atomic operations, and its Query Mod System allows for flexible querying of database models.