How does the Repository Pattern Differ from a Simple Data Access Layer?

Question

I\'ve been confused by what I\'ve been reading during my research on the repository pattern. I\'m wondering if folks are (incorrectly?) using that word when they simply mean a d

Answer 1

Take a look at the "Using the IQueryable interface" section and beyond at Extending and Enhancing the Orders and Registrations Bounded Context. It provides an insightful and balanced discussion of DAO/Repository implementations.

As subsequently highlighted by Bob Horn, the Persistence Patterns articles summarises that:

Basically, the Repository pattern just means putting a façade over your persistence system so that you can shield the rest of your application code from having to know how persistence works.