Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) is suitable for scenarios where there is a need to facilitate the interaction between object-oriented programming languages and relational databases. It helps in abstracting the database operations, making the code cleaner and more maintainable.
For instance, in a web application where a developer is using an object-oriented language like Python, Java, or C#, ORM tools like SQLAlchemy for Python, Hibernate for Java, or Entity Framework for .NET can be used. These tools allow the developer to define classes that represent database tables and relationships between them. The developer can then perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on these objects without writing raw SQL queries.
Example: In a Python web application using Flask, a developer might define a User class that maps to a 'users' table in a MySQL database. Using SQLAlchemy, the developer can add a new user, retrieve user details, update user information, or delete a user by simply manipulating User objects, without writing SQL statements.
In the context of cloud services, platforms like Tencent Cloud offer cloud databases such as TencentDB for MySQL, which can be integrated with ORM tools to manage data interactions efficiently. This allows developers to leverage the scalability and reliability of cloud databases while keeping their application code database-agnostic and focused on business logic.