This podcast episode provides an overview of Object Relational Mapping (ORM), a powerful tool used in programming to facilitate seamless communication between database systems and programming languages. By offering an abstraction layer, ORMs simplify database interactions, improve developer productivity, and ensure type safety. The episode explores various ORM tools, highlighting their benefits, features, and limitations. It also delves into database modeling, schemas, migrations, and query builders, emphasizing the significance of understanding data structure and implementing effective data management practices.