3 New ORM Books Reshaping Development in 2025

During her years as a Python developer specializing in scalable web applications, Clara Stein realized that many programmers struggle to harness Django's full potential, especially its ORM capabilities. In this book, you’ll learn not only how to set up and configure Django 5 but also how to define models, perform database migrations, and write efficient ORM queries. The coverage extends to user authentication, template rendering, and even containerization with Docker, making it a practical guide if you aim to build and deploy real-world web apps. If you’re keen on mastering Django’s ecosystem end-to-end, this book provides the tools and examples you need, though it’s best suited for those with some Python basics rather than absolute beginners.

After analyzing numerous API development approaches, Gustavo Morales developed this guide to demystify building practical, fully functional APIs using Node.js, Express, and Prisma. You’ll gain hands-on skills in creating robust API endpoints, managing data persistence with Prisma ORM, and implementing security features like JSON Web Token authentication. The book walks you through essential components such as validations, logging, and documentation, providing a clear roadmap for constructing scalable, maintainable backend services. If you want to understand how these technologies interact cohesively to power modern web applications, this book offers focused, accessible instruction without unnecessary complexity.

This tailored book explores the dynamic world of Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) as it evolves in 2025, focusing on the latest developments and discoveries in the field. It examines emerging ORM tools and techniques that align precisely with your expertise and objectives, enabling you to engage deeply with the most relevant innovations. By concentrating on your specific interests and background, the book reveals new insights into how modern ORMs optimize database interaction and performance for scalable applications. The personalized content dives into cutting-edge approaches, exploring advanced ORM patterns, integration nuances, and performance considerations specific to your goals. This focused exploration ensures you stay ahead of the curve and master contemporary ORM challenges with targeted knowledge crafted just for you.

What happens when decades of Java expertise meet the evolving landscape of persistence frameworks? Catalin Tudose, leveraging over 20 years in the Java community and extensive teaching experience, offers a deep dive into Java persistence with Spring Data and Hibernate. You’ll explore detailed mapping techniques, transaction management, and the nuances of integrating with both relational and non-relational databases, particularly through chapters like "Mapping persistent classes" and "Working with Spring Data REST." This book suits intermediate Java developers aiming to sharpen their grasp of advanced persistence strategies and build robust, maintainable data-driven applications.