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19. Database Connectivity (e.g., JDBC)

Database connectivity in Java is facilitated through JDBC, enabling applications to interact effectively with various relational databases. The chapter covers JDBC architecture, types of drivers, basic steps in programming, and techniques for executing queries, managing transactions, and handling exceptions. It emphasizes best practices for ensuring safe and efficient database interactions in applications.

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Sections

  • 19

    Database Connectivity (E.g., Jdbc)

    This section discusses JDBC, a Java API that facilitates database connectivity, covering its architecture, drivers, operations, and best practices.

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  • 19.1

    Overview Of Jdbc

    JDBC is a Java API that provides a standard method for connecting Java applications to relational databases.

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  • 19.1.1

    What Is Jdbc?

    JDBC is a Java API that enables interaction between Java applications and various relational databases using a standard set of interfaces.

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  • 19.1.2

    Key Features

    JDBC provides a platform-independent API for connecting Java applications with a variety of relational databases.

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  • 19.2

    Jdbc Architecture

    This section discusses the two-tier and three-tier architectures of JDBC, illustrating how Java applications interact with databases.

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  • 19.2.1

    Two-Tier Architecture

    Two-Tier Architecture enables direct communication between Java applications and databases using JDBC drivers.

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  • 19.2.2

    Three-Tier Architecture

    The three-tier architecture in JDBC structures applications into three layers: presentation, logic, and data, enhancing modularity and scalability.

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  • 19.3

    Jdbc Drivers

    This section introduces the different types of JDBC drivers that facilitate communication between Java applications and relational databases.

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  • 19.3.1

    Types Of Jdbc Drivers

    This section covers the four types of JDBC drivers used for connecting Java applications to databases, each with distinct characteristics and use cases.

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  • 19.4

    Basic Steps In Jdbc Programming

    The section outlines the foundational steps for using JDBC to interact with databases in Java applications.

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  • 19.5

    Connecting To A Database: Example

    This section provides a practical example of connecting a Java application to a MySQL database using JDBC.

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  • 19.6

    Executing Sql Statements

    This section introduces the different interfaces in JDBC for executing SQL statements, including Statement, PreparedStatement, and CallableStatement, highlighting their respective use cases.

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  • 19.6.1

    Statement Interface

    The Statement Interface in JDBC is essential for executing static SQL statements within Java applications.

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  • 19.6.2

    Preparedstatement Interface

    The PreparedStatement interface in JDBC is used for executing parameterized queries, providing both security and efficiency.

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  • 19.6.3

    Callablestatement Interface

    The CallableStatement Interface in JDBC facilitates calling stored procedures in a database from Java applications.

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  • 19.7

    Resultset Interface

    The ResultSet interface in JDBC is crucial for processing data retrieved from the database.

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  • 19.8

    Inserting, Updating, And Deleting Records

    This section covers how to perform insert, update, and delete operations in a database using JDBC.

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  • 19.8.1

    Update Example

    This section illustrates how to update records in a database using JDBC with Java, detailing the use of PreparedStatement.

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  • 19.8.2

    Delete Example

    This section presents how to delete records in a database using JDBC.

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  • 19.9

    Handling Exceptions And Closing Resources

    This section discusses the importance of exception handling and resource management in JDBC programming, emphasizing the need to close ResultSet, Statement, and Connection objects.

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  • 19.10

    Jdbc Transaction Management

    JDBC Transaction Management enables efficient handling of database transactions, allowing developers to control commit and rollback operations.

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  • 19.11

    Batch Processing In Jdbc

    Batch processing in JDBC allows efficient execution of multiple SQL statements in a single batch transaction.

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  • 19.12

    Metadata In Jdbc

    This section introduces DatabaseMetaData and ResultSetMetaData, which provide essential information about the database and result sets in JDBC.

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  • 19.13

    Best Practices In Jdbc

    This section outlines crucial best practices for using JDBC effectively and safely in Java applications.

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References

Chapter_19_Datab.pdf

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