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---
layout: pattern
title: Data Mapper
folder: data-mapper
permalink: /patterns/data-mapper/
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categories: Persistence Tier
tags:
- Java
- Difficulty-Beginner
---
## Intent
A layer of mappers that moves data between objects and a database while keeping them independent of each other and the mapper itself
![alt text](./etc/data-mapper.png "Data Mapper")
## Applicability
Use the Data Mapper in any of the following situations
* when you want to decouple data objects from DB access layer
* when you want to write multiple data retrieval/persistence implementations
## Credits
* [Data Mapper](http://richard.jp.leguen.ca/tutoring/soen343-f2010/tutorials/implementing-data-mapper/)