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Dapper

Backend

Micro-ORM for high-performance SQL

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Overview

Dapper complements full ORMs for read-heavy or hand-tuned SQL where NHibernate or EF Core would be heavier than needed.

Factory templates and SaaS platform programs standardize on .NET 10, Clean Architecture, and Azure-native services—so generated solutions inherit consistent security, observability, and upgrade paths instead of one-off frameworks.

When a client estate or integration boundary calls for this technology, we wire it with explicit ownership, contract tests, and telemetry—without diluting the Factory baseline your long-term platform depends on.

Planning a backend on Azure with predictable releases? Our stack choices are documented, template-backed, and ready to extend—talk to us about mapping your domain to a production-grade .NET platform.

Why we use it:

  • Parameterized queries only
  • Map to clear DTOs
  • Use in measured hot paths
  • Keep domain logic out of SQL strings
  • Aligns with ASP.NET Core hosting and OpenAPI contracts in our templates
  • Observability hooks for Application Insights and OpenTelemetry
  • Clear Factory default versus client-specific adoption boundaries

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