Pode with ORM

[behrouzamiri]

Implement PowerShell ORM Component for Pode

Description:
I would like to propose the addition of an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) component to the Pode project. This component would function similarly to Django's ORM, providing a powerful and flexible way to interact with databases using PowerShell.

Motivation:
Currently, Pode lacks a built-in ORM, which makes database interactions more cumbersome and less intuitive. By introducing an ORM component, we can streamline database operations, improve code readability, and enhance the overall developer experience. This feature would be particularly beneficial for developers who are familiar with ORMs in other frameworks, such as Django, and are looking for similar functionality in PowerShell.

Technical Specifications:

1. Database Abstraction Layer:

   • Create a database abstraction layer that supports multiple database backends (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
   • Implement a unified API for database operations (CRUD operations, transactions, etc.).

2. Model Definition:

   • Allow users to define models using PowerShell classes or custom attributes.
   • Support for defining relationships between models (e.g., one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many).

3. Query Builder:

   • Develop a fluent query builder to construct complex queries in a readable and maintainable way.
   • Support for filtering, ordering, and aggregating data.

4. Migration System:

   • Implement a migration system to handle database schema changes.
   • Provide commands to create, apply, and rollback migrations.

5. Validation and Serialization:

   • Include built-in validation for model fields.
   • Support for serializing and deserializing models to/from various formats (e.g., JSON, XML).

6. Integration with Pode:

   • Ensure seamless integration with existing Pode features (e.g., routing, middleware).
   • Provide examples and documentation to help users get started with the ORM component.

Benefits:

• Simplifies database interactions and reduces boilerplate code.
• Enhances code maintainability and readability.
• Attracts developers familiar with ORMs from other frameworks.
• Provides a robust foundation for building data-driven applications with Pode.

[behrouzamiri]

This could be achieved either by building ORM for Pode from scratch or by adopting or wrapping an ORM for PowerShell, maybe EF Core, for instance.

[Badgerati]

I like the idea, though this would be a huge undertaking. If done it would benefit from being an extension module, such as Pode.ORM - similar to Pode.Web.

It would also have to be written from scratch; EF Core, and other .NET ORMs, wouldn't work elegantly with PowerShell structure/syntax - and you'd be writing C# code nearly all of the time.