Database Connectivity With JDBC
Database Connectivity With JDBC
JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) is the standard API for connecting Java applications to
relational databases. It provides methods for querying and updating data as well as managing
transactions.
Key Concepts:
- Loading the JDBC Driver: Ensure that the appropriate driver is available.
- Establishing a Connection: Use DriverManager.getConnection() with a proper URL, username, and
password.
- Executing Queries: Use Statement or PreparedStatement to execute SQL queries.
- Processing Results: Iterate over a ResultSet to access query data.
- Transaction Management: Commit or roll back transactions as needed.
Example:
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import java.sql.*;