java-design-patterns/data-mapper/index.md

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pattern	Data Mapper	data-mapper	/patterns/dm/	Persistence Tier	Java Difficulty-Beginner

Intent

Object provides an abstract interface to some type of database or other persistence mechanism.

Applicability

Use the Data Mapper in any of the following situations

• when you want to consolidate how the data layer is accessed
• when you want to avoid writing multiple data retrieval/persistence layers

Credits

• Data Mapper