A Micro ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) is a lightweight framework that simplifies database interactions in software development. Unlike full-fledged ORMs, which can be complex and heavy, Micro ORMs focus on providing essential features for mapping database records to objects in programming languages. This makes them faster and easier to use, especially for smaller projects or applications that require minimal overhead. Micro ORMs typically offer basic functionalities like querying, inserting, updating, and deleting records without the extensive configuration and features of larger ORMs like Entity Framework or Hibernate. They are ideal for developers who want to maintain control over SQL queries while still benefiting from object-oriented programming principles.