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Spring Data, JPA & Hibernate

1. Spring Data Basics


2. JPA Basics
3. Hibernate Specifics
4. Spring Data JPA
5. Advanced Topics
6. Best Practices
7. Tools and Integrations

Spring Data, JPA & Hibernate


Certainly! Spring Data, particularly when combined with JPA (Java Persistence API)
and Hibernate, is a powerful framework for managing relational data in Java
applications. Here’s a list of key concepts you should learn to become proficient in
Spring Data, JPA, and Hibernate:

1. Spring Data Basics


Repository Interfaces: Understanding how to define and use repository
interfaces (CrudRepository, JpaRepository, etc.).
Query Methods: Learning how to create query methods using method names.
Derived Queries: Understanding how Spring Data automatically derives queries
from method names.
Custom Queries: Writing custom queries using @Query annotation.
Paging and Sorting: Implementing pagination and sorting in queries.
Projections: Using projections to retrieve specific fields from entities.

2. JPA Basics
Entities: Defining entities using @Entity annotation.
Entity Relationships: Understanding and implementing relationships
(@OneToOne, @OneToMany, @ManyToOne, @ManyToMany).
Primary Keys: Defining primary keys using @Id and @GeneratedValue.
Embeddable Types: Using @Embeddable and @Embedded for value objects.
Inheritance Strategies: Understanding and implementing inheritance strategies
(SINGLE_TABLE, JOINED, TABLE_PER_CLASS).
Cascade Types: Using cascade types to propagate entity state transitions.
Fetch Types: Understanding EAGER and LAZY fetch types.
Entity Lifecycle: Understanding the entity lifecycle (persist, merge, remove,
refresh).

3. Hibernate Specifics
Session and EntityManager: Understanding the relationship between Hibernate
Session and JPA EntityManager.
Caching: Learning about Hibernate’s second-level cache and query cache.
Dialects: Configuring Hibernate to use the appropriate database dialect.
HQL (Hibernate Query Language): Writing queries using HQL.
Criteria API: Using the Criteria API for type-safe queries.
Native Queries: Executing native SQL queries.
Batch Processing: Implementing batch processing for bulk operations.
Optimistic Locking: Using @Version for optimistic locking.
Custom Types: Creating custom types using UserType or CompositeUserType.

4. Spring Data JPA


Auditing: Implementing auditing using @CreatedBy, @CreatedDate,
@LastModifiedBy, @LastModifiedDate.
Transaction Management: Understanding and configuring transaction
management in Spring.
Custom Repository Implementations: Extending repository interfaces with
custom implementations.
Specification API: Using the Specification API for dynamic queries.
QueryDSL: Integrating QueryDSL for type-safe queries.
Named Queries: Using named queries for predefined queries.
Query By Example (QBE): Using Query By Example for dynamic queries based
on example entities.

5. Advanced Topics
Composite Keys: Implementing composite primary keys.
Concurrency Control: Understanding and implementing concurrency control
strategies.
Performance Tuning: Optimizing performance through indexing, batching, and
query tuning.
Database Migrations: Using tools like Flyway or Liquibase for database schema
migrations.
Integration Testing: Writing integration tests for repositories and services.
Multi-Tenancy: Implementing multi-tenancy in a Spring Data JPA application.
Event Listeners: Using JPA event listeners (@PrePersist, @PostLoad, etc.).

6. Best Practices
Entity Design: Designing entities with a focus on normalization and performance.
Lazy Loading: Using lazy loading judiciously to avoid performance issues.
Avoiding N+1 Problem: Implementing strategies to avoid the N+1 query
problem.
Transactional Boundaries: Defining clear transactional boundaries in your
service layer.
Validation: Using JSR 303/380 (Bean Validation) for entity validation.
Security: Securing your data access layer and preventing SQL injection.

7. Tools and Integrations


Spring Boot: Leveraging Spring Boot for rapid application development.
Spring Data REST: Exposing repositories as RESTful services.
Spring Data MongoDB/Redis: Exploring other Spring Data modules for NoSQL
databases.
Spring Data Neo4j: Integrating with Neo4j for graph database support.
Spring Data Elasticsearch: Integrating with Elasticsearch for full-text search.

By mastering these concepts, you’ll be well-equipped to build robust, scalable, and


performant applications using Spring Data, JPA, and Hibernate.

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