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Repository pattern versus DAO

is a data access object (DAO) the same as a repository pattern?

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AI Answer

While both Data Access Objects (DAOs) and Repository patterns deal with accessing data, they are not the same, and there are some key distinctions between them:

Focus:

• DAO: Focuses on persistence and data access at a lower level. It interacts directly with the database tables and handles CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on specific data entities.
• Repository: Focuses on domain objects and business logic at a higher level. It interacts with the DAO or other data sources to manage a collection of related domain objects, potentially including complex relationships.
  Abstraction:

*DAO: Offers limited abstraction, often tied to specific database technologies and table structures.

• Repository: Offers higher abstraction, focusing on domain concepts and business logic instead of specific data structures.
  Relationship:

*DAO: Can be used as building blocks for a repository. A repository can utilize multiple DAOs to access different data sources for constructing a complete domain object.

• Repository: Not directly implemented using DAOs. While DAOs may be involved internally, the repository interface and implementation are independent of specific data access technologies.

In simpler terms, a DAO is like a specialized tool for interacting with a specific data source, while a repository is like a manager that uses various tools (potentially including DAOs) to handle broader data access needs within the context of the application's domain.