Object-relational Mapping using Java Persistence API JPA 2

Today we’re going to take a look at the world of object-relational Mapping and how it is done using the Java Persistence API by creating some basic examples, mapping some relations and querying objects using JPQL or the Criteria API.. Prerequisites Java 6 JDK Maven >= 2 If you’d like to take a look behind the scenes e.g. how entities are mapped in your database you could install a RDBMS of your choice .. or just use Derby/JavaDB that is bundled with the JDK 6 ...

October 11, 2010 · 13 min · 2668 words · Micha Kops