aurelius-mapping
Aurelius Mapping
Map Delphi classes to a relational database using TMS Aurelius attributes. All attributes are declared in unit Aurelius.Mapping.Attributes.
Read references/mapping.md for all attribute syntax, options tables, and code examples. The guidance below covers decisions and rules that the reference does not emphasize.
Approach
New schema (no existing tables): Default to [Automapping]. It infers table names, column names, nullability, and the identifier from field naming conventions, requiring no extra attributes for simple cases.
Legacy or fixed schema: Use explicit attributes ([Table], [Column], [Id], etc.) to match the existing column and table names exactly.
Mixed: Automapping is not all-or-nothing — add explicit attributes only where the defaults need to be overridden.
When the user hasn't specified, ask or infer from context (existing table definitions → explicit; greenfield → automapping).
Critical Rules
These are the most common mistakes. Apply them without exception.
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