This document introduces jOOQ, an alternative to ORM frameworks like JPA and Hibernate. It discusses some of the pros and cons of ORM frameworks, including that they hide SQL and make complex queries difficult. jOOQ is presented as a solution that allows type-safe SQL queries while avoiding some of the downsides of traditional JDBC usage. The document concludes by suggesting how jOOQ could be used alongside existing ORM frameworks and provides additional resources for learning more about jOOQ.