@nayankumar-dhome
JDBC: What is it
and Why Do We
Need It?
BY NAYANKUMAR DHOME
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
01 Introduction
In modern applications, data is the
backbone. But how do Java applications
interact with databases like MySQL,
PostgreSQL, or Oracle? The answer is JDBC
(Java Database Connectivity). JDBC acts
as a bridge between Java applications
and databases, enabling developers to
execute SQL queries, retrieve results, and
manage transactions efficiently.
Whether you're building a web application,
an enterprise system, or a microservice,
JDBC plays a crucial role in handling
database interactions seamlessly.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
02 What is JDBC?
JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) is an
API (Application Programming Interface)
that allows Java applications to
communicate with relational databases. It
provides standardized methods to
establish connections, execute SQL
statements, and process query results.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
03 Why Use JDBC?
Database Independence: Write Java
code that works with any database
(MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
Efficient Query Execution: Execute SQL
queries directly from Java programs.
Transaction Management: Control
database transactions (commit &
rollback).
Interoperability: Works with multiple
databases using JDBC drivers.
Security: Prevents SQL injection when
used with Prepared Statements.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
04 Key Features of
JDBC
JDBC Driver Architecture: Connect
Java applications with databases.
Connection Management: Establish
and manage database connections.
Statement Execution: Run SQL queries
dynamically.
Transaction Handling: Support for
commit, rollback, and savepoints.
ResultSet Processing: Fetch and
process query results efficiently.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
05 Important JDBC
Methods
DriverManager.getConnection():
Establishes a database connection
createStatement(): Creates an SQL
statement
executeQuery(): Executes a SELECT
query
executeUpdate(): Executes INSERT,
UPDATE, DELETE queries
prepareStatement(): Prepares a query
with parameters
setAutoCommit(false): Disables auto-
commit for transactions
commit(): Commits a transaction
rollback(): Rolls back a transaction
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
06 Internal Working of
JDBC
1. Loading the JDBC Driver: The driver is
loaded dynamically using
Class.forName("com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver").
2. Establishing a Connection:
DriverManager.getConnection(url, user,
password) creates a connection object.
3. Creating a Statement: SQL queries are
executed using Statement or
PreparedStatement.
4. Executing SQL Queries: executeQuery()
for SELECT, executeUpdate() for INSERT,
UPDATE, DELETE.
5. Processing the ResultSet: The query
results are processed using ResultSet.
6. Closing Resources: Connections,
statements, and result sets are closed to
free up resources.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
6.1 Loading the JDBC
Driver and
Establishing a
Connection
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
6.2 Creating a
Statement,
Executing a Query
and Processing the
ResultSet
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
6.3 Using
PreparedStatement
to Prevent SQL
Injection
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
6.4 Handling
Transactions and
Closing Resources
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
07 Real-World Use
Cases of JDBC
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
7.1 Banking Systems – Secure
Transactions using JDBC
Use Case: Used in online banking systems,
UPI transactions, and ATM withdrawals to
maintain transaction consistency.
Why? Transactions in banking must be
atomic (either fully successful or rolled
back).
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
7.2 E-Commerce – Fetching
Product Details
Use Case: Used in Amazon, Flipkart, and
Shopify for fetching products
dynamically.
Why? Products are stored in a
database and need to be retrieved in
real-time.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
7.3 Enterprise Software – CRM
Handling Customer Records
Use Case: Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) systems store and
retrieve customer data efficiently.
Why? Businesses rely on customer data
for marketing and support.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
08 Pros & Cons of JDBC
✅ Advantages
Cross-Database Compatibility – Works
with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.
Secure Query Execution – Prevents SQL
injection when using
PreparedStatement.
Transactional Integrity – Ensures
atomic operations using
commit/rollback.
❌ Disadvantages
Boilerplate Code – Requires manual
connection handling.
Limited Performance for Large Apps –
Lacks built-in caching mechanisms.
Requires Connection Pooling – High-
load applications need external pooling
for efficiency.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
09 Did You Know?
JDBC was first introduced in Java 1.1 (1997)
and has been the foundation of database
connectivity in Java ever since. Even
modern frameworks like Spring Data JPA
and Hibernate rely on JDBC internally to
communicate with relational databases.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
10 Final Thoughts
Class.forName() is essential for
dynamic class loading in Java.
Widely used in JDBC, Spring, Hibernate,
and plugin-based applications.
Helps in framework development and
reducing hardcoded dependencies.
Use it carefully to avoid unnecessary
memory usage and class-loading
issues.
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
11 Note
In this post, some methods and
examples might seem unclear at first.
But don’t worry! We will cover all these
topics in detail in upcoming posts.
Stay tuned for advanced concepts,
real-world applications, and best
practices!
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
@nayankumar-dhome
IF YOU FOUND
THIS HELPFUL?
please like, share with your network, and
follow us for more insightful content
Nayankumar Dhome
[email protected]
