I prefer to avoid straight SQL queries wherever possible. I agree with the sentiments towards data mappers though. I've worked with ORM/ActiveRecord implementations as well, and they are fine for simple models and relationships, but you will find as you grow and build larger applications that there are some severe limitations with ORM's when you get into complicated queries.
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I prefer to avoid straight SQL queries wherever possible. I agree with the sentiments towards data mappers though. I've worked with ORM/ActiveRecord implementations as well, and they are fine for simple models and relationships, but you will find as you grow and build larger applications that there are some severe limitations with ORM's when you get into complicated queries.