19.1.1. What is JDBC?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does JDBC stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what the 'J' in JDBC implies about the programming language.

2. 2.

   Name one feature of JDBC.

   Hint

   Consider how Java applications work across different systems.

3. 3.

   What does JDBC stand for?

   • Java Data Base Connection
   • Java Database Connectivity
   • Java Database Connector

   Hint

   Focus on the 'C' in JDBC.

4. 4.

   Which JDBC driver uses ODBC?

   • Type 1
   • Type 2
   • Type 4

   Hint

   Consider older drivers versus those commonly used today.

5. 5.

   Design a small Java application that uses JDBC to connect to a PostgreSQL database and perform a SELECT operation. Explain each step you take and the purpose.

   Hint

   Think about what each part of the process achieves in terms of connecting with the database.

6. 6.

   Discuss how JDBC handles database transactions. Provide an example scenario where transaction management improves application performance and integrity.

   Hint

   Consider how transactions maintain data reliability.