The Apex Database Layer is a straight forward library that provides efficient access to the SQL database. Instead of trying to be clever and force you to learn a new ORM and its methods, this simply provides an efficient means to perform prepared SQL statements protecting against SQL injection. To continue, click on one of the below links:

• Accessing the Database
  Learn how to retrive the database object via attribute / constructor injection.
• Prepared Statements
  Using either sequential or named placeholders, execute properly prepared statements ensuring protection against SQL injection.
• Function List
  All available methods including examples.
• Connection Manager
  Manage the database connection information including any read-only connection if using database replication.