Java Persistence with Hibernate (Paperback, 2nd edition)

DESCRIPTION Persistence-the ability of data to outlive an instance of a program-is central to modern applications. Hibernate, the most popular provider of the Java Persistence standard, offers automatic and transparent object/relational mapping, making it a snap to work with SQL databases in Java applications. Java Persistence with Hibernate, Second Edition explores Hibernate by developing an application that ties together hundreds of individual examples. It digs into the rich programming model of Hibernate, working through mappings, queries, fetching strategies, transactions, conversations, caching, and more and provides a well-illustrated discussion of best practices in database design and optimization techniques. This revised edition covers Hibernate 5 in detail along with the Java Persistence 2.1 standard (JSR 338) and all examples have RETAIL SELLING POINTS Definitive source on Hibernate Unmatched breadth and depth All examples have been updated to the latest versions AUDIENCE This book is for intermediate Java developers. No experience with Hibernate is necessary. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Persistence-the ability of data to outlive an instance of a program-is central to modern applications. Hibernate, the most popular provider of the Java Persistence standard, makes it a snap to work with SQL databases in Java applications.