NHibernate vs LINQ to SQL

Developers should learn NHibernate when building meets developers should learn linq to sql when building . Here's our take.

NHibernate

Nice Pick

Developers should learn NHibernate when building

Pros

• NET applications that require complex data models and database interactions, as it simplifies data access by eliminating much of the boilerplate SQL code
• Related to: c-sharp, object-relational-mapping

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

LINQ to SQL

Developers should learn LINQ to SQL when building

Pros

• NET applications that require efficient data access to SQL Server databases, as it simplifies database operations by eliminating much of the boilerplate SQL code
• Related to: csharp, sql-server

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use NHibernate if: You want net applications that require complex data models and database interactions, as it simplifies data access by eliminating much of the boilerplate sql code and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use LINQ to SQL if: You prioritize net applications that require efficient data access to sql server databases, as it simplifies database operations by eliminating much of the boilerplate sql code over what NHibernate offers.

The Bottom Line

NHibernate wins

Developers should learn NHibernate when building