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Hibernate Quick Notes

Hibernate is a Java framework that serves as an ORM tool, connecting Java code with databases by mapping Java classes to database tables. Key concepts include Hibernate annotations for defining entities and configuration methods, as well as important classes like Configuration, SessionFactory, and Session for database interactions. Advantages of Hibernate include eliminating the need for manual SQL, compatibility with all databases, and support for caching and lazy loading.

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Hibernate Quick Notes

Hibernate is a Java framework that serves as an ORM tool, connecting Java code with databases by mapping Java classes to database tables. Key concepts include Hibernate annotations for defining entities and configuration methods, as well as important classes like Configuration, SessionFactory, and Session for database interactions. Advantages of Hibernate include eliminating the need for manual SQL, compatibility with all databases, and support for caching and lazy loading.

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Hibernate Quick Revision Notes

What is Hibernate?

- Hibernate is a Java framework used to connect Java code with databases.

- It is an ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool that maps Java classes to DB tables.

Key Concepts:

1. ORM (Object Relational Mapping):

- Converts Java objects to database tables and vice versa.

2. Hibernate Annotations:

- @Entity - Declares class as a table

- @Table - Gives table name (optional)

- @Id - Declares primary key

- @GeneratedValue - Auto-increment the ID

- @Column - Declares a column

Example:

@Entity

@Table(name="student")

public class Student {

@Id

@GeneratedValue

private int id;


@Column(name="student_name")

private String name;

3. Hibernate Configuration:

- XML based: hibernate.cfg.xml

- Java-based configuration using Configuration class

4. Important Classes:

- Configuration: Loads config and mappings

- SessionFactory: Builds sessions

- Session: Used to interact with DB

- Transaction: Handles commit and rollback

5. Hibernate Flow:

- Load Configuration

- Build SessionFactory

- Open Session

- Begin Transaction

- Save or update data

- Commit and close session

Interview Questions:

1. What is Hibernate?

- ORM tool to connect Java code with the database.


2. Difference between @Entity and @Table?

- @Entity: Declares class as entity.

- @Table: Optional, sets table name.

3. What is SessionFactory?

- Factory to create sessions.

4. What is Session?

- Used to perform database operations.

5. Advantages of Hibernate:

- No manual SQL needed.

- Works with all databases.

- Supports caching and lazy loading.

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