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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What we have learnt
- JDBC provides a standard API for connecting Java applications to databases.
- Understanding JDBC architecture and driver types is crucial for effective database communication.
- Prepared statements enhance security by preventing SQL injection.
Key Concepts
- -- JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
- A Java API that allows applications to connect and interact with databases using a set of standard interfaces.
- -- Driver
- A database driver that translates Java calls to database-specific calls, enabling communication between JDBC and the database.
- -- PreparedStatement
- An interface that allows executing parameterized SQL queries, which are safer and more efficient than regular statements.
- -- Transaction Management
- A mechanism in JDBC to ensure that a series of operations are completed successfully, or none are, to maintain database integrity.
- -- Batch Processing
- The ability to execute multiple SQL statements as a batch for improved performance during bulk updates or inserts.
- -- Exception Handling
- A practice in JDBC to manage errors during database operations by using try-catch blocks to maintain application stability.
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