ActiveRecord

ActiveRecord is a software design pattern used in web development, particularly with Ruby on Rails. It acts as an interface between a database and the code of a web application, allowing developers to easily create, read, update, and delete data without needing to write complex SQL queries. ActiveRecord automatically maps database tables to classes in the application, simplifying the way developers interact with data. This approach enhances productivity by providing powerful tools to manipulate data while maintaining the underlying database structure, ultimately making it easier to build and manage applications.