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The document discusses the importance of transactions in maintaining data integrity within an online marketplace platform, emphasizing their role in ensuring that multiple related operations are completed successfully. It also outlines the distinct roles of static, dynamic, and embedded SQL in executing database operations, and explains the use of JDBC and ODBC for database connectivity. Overall, these elements contribute to building a robust and scalable online marketplace capable of efficiently handling large volumes of data.

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Database Unit 7

The document discusses the importance of transactions in maintaining data integrity within an online marketplace platform, emphasizing their role in ensuring that multiple related operations are completed successfully. It also outlines the distinct roles of static, dynamic, and embedded SQL in executing database operations, and explains the use of JDBC and ODBC for database connectivity. Overall, these elements contribute to building a robust and scalable online marketplace capable of efficiently handling large volumes of data.

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Programming Assignment Unit 7

An Assignment submitted in partial fulfillment


of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science
in
Computer Science

CS 2203 – Databases
Term 1 - 2025
University of The People

October 20, 2024,


Database Design for Online Marketplace Platform

a) Importance of Transactions

Transactions are essential for maintaining data integrity and consistency within an online

marketplace platform. They ensure that all operations related to a single logical unit of work are

completed successfully before the changes are committed to the database. This is particularly

important in critical operations such as processing orders and updating inventory levels.

For example, when a user places an order, multiple actions must occur: the order must be

recorded, the inventory must be updated to reflect the purchased items, and the payment must be

processed. Using transactions allows us to group these actions into a single unit. If any part of

this process fails—such as insufficient inventory or a payment error—the entire transaction can

be rolled back, ensuring that the database remains in a consistent state. This prevents issues like

overselling products or creating orphaned records.

To implement this, I would use SQL commands like BEGIN TRANSACTION, COMMIT,

and ROLLBACK. For instance:

Sql

BEGIN TRANSACTION;

INSERT INTO Orders (user_id, product_id, quantity) VALUES (?, ?, ?);

UPDATE Inventory SET stock = stock - ? WHERE product_id = ?;


IF (payment_successful) THEN

COMMIT;

ELSE

ROLLBACK;

END IF;

This ensures that either all changes are applied or none at all, thereby preserving data integrity.

b) Role of Static, Dynamic, and Embedded SQL

In the context of the online marketplace platform, different types of SQL play distinct roles:

 Static SQL: These are predefined SQL statements that do not change at runtime. They

are typically used for operations that require consistent queries, such as retrieving product

listings or user information. Static SQL is efficient because it can be optimized at

compile time.

 Dynamic SQL: This type allows for more flexibility as SQL statements can be

constructed at runtime based on user input or other variables. For example, users may

search for products using various criteria (e.g., category, price range). Dynamic SQL

enables the application to build these queries on-the-fly, accommodating various search

parameters.

 Embedded SQL: This involves integrating SQL statements directly within application

code (e.g., Java or C#). It allows developers to write SQL commands alongside

programming logic, facilitating seamless interaction between the application and the
database. For instance, when processing user registrations or login attempts, embedded

SQL can validate credentials efficiently.

Each type of SQL contributes to executing database operations effectively while catering to

different use cases within the online marketplace.

c) Utilizing JDBC and ODBC

To establish connections with the database for the online marketplace platform, I would utilize

both JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) and ODBC (Open Database Connectivity):

 JDBC: This is a Java-based API that allows Java applications to interact with databases.

It provides methods for querying and updating data in a database. To connect to the

database using JDBC, I would load the appropriate driver and establish a connection as

follows:

java

Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/marketplace",

"username", "password");

Using JDBC enables seamless integration of database operations within Java applications,

allowing for efficient execution of transactions and queries.

 ODBC: This is a standard API for accessing database management systems (DBMS). It

enables applications written in different programming languages to connect to various

databases. To use ODBC in a platform-independent manner, I would configure an ODBC

Data Source Name (DSN) and utilize it in my application code:


c

SQLHENV henv;

SQLHDBC hdbc;

SQLAllocHandle(SQL_HANDLE_ENV, SQL_NULL_HANDLE, &henv);

SQLSetEnvAttr(henv, SQL_ATTR_ODBC_VERSION, (SQLPOINTER)SQL_OV_ODBC3, 0);

SQLAllocHandle(SQL_HANDLE_DBC, henv, &hdbc);

SQLDriverConnect(hdbc, NULL, "DSN=marketplace;UID=username;PWD=password;",

SQL_NTS);

Using ODBC allows for broader compatibility across different programming environments while

maintaining robust access to the underlying database.

Conclusion

In summary, transactions play a vital role in ensuring data integrity within an online marketplace

platform by allowing grouped operations that can be committed or rolled back as needed. The

use of static, dynamic, and embedded SQL enhances operational efficiency by catering to

various application needs. Additionally, leveraging JDBC and ODBC facilitates seamless

database connectivity across different programming environments. Together, these elements

contribute to building a robust and scalable online marketplace platform capable of handling

large volumes of data efficiently.


References

 Date, C. J., & Darwen, H. (2006). Database Design and Relational Theory: Normal

Forms and All That Jazz. O'Reilly Media.


 Elmasri, R., & Navathe, S. B. (2015). Fundamentals of Database Systems (7th ed.).

Pearson.

 GeeksforGeeks. (2022). Difference between Static SQL and Dynamic SQL. Retrieved

from https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-static-dynamic-sql/

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