diff --git a/README.markdown b/README.markdown index e279f5f06..a0b5f2a20 100644 --- a/README.markdown +++ b/README.markdown @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Doctrine 2 ORM -Doctrine 2 is an object-relational mapper (ORM) for PHP 5.3.0+ that provides transparent persistence +Doctrine 2 is an object-relational mapper (ORM) for PHP 5.3.2+ that provides transparent persistence for PHP objects. It sits on top of a powerful database abstraction layer (DBAL). One of its key features is the option to write database queries in a proprietary object oriented SQL dialect called Doctrine Query Language (DQL), inspired by Hibernates HQL. This provides developers with a powerful alternative to SQL that maintains flexibility