| layout | pattern | |
|---|---|---|
| title | Data Access Object | |
| folder | dao | |
| permalink | /patterns/dao/ | |
| categories | Architectural | |
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Object provides an abstract interface to some type of database or other persistence mechanism.
Use the Data Access Object 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