3.4 - Steps to Connect to a Database Using JDBC
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Practice Questions
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What is the command to load the JDBC driver for MySQL?
💡 Hint: Think about the method used to load classes in Java.
What is the role of the Connection object?
💡 Hint: Consider what you need to establish communication with the database.
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What method is used to load the JDBC driver?
💡 Hint: Think about how you refer to classes in Java.
True or False: A ResultSet contains the status of the connection to the database.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the ResultSet in JDBC.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a complete Java code snippet to connect to a MySQL database, execute a query, and process the results.
💡 Hint: Make sure to include exception handling for any potential errors.
Explain the impact on performance if connections are not closed properly after use.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a shared environment if all slots are occupied.
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