Hibernate framework

Hibernate framework is an object/relational mapping library (ORM) for the Java language. It provides a object/relational persistence query service. With hibernate, you can map an object-oriented domain model to a traditional relational database. It is an open source product developed by Red Hat. Data is one of the most valuable assets a company has, and with Hibernate you can put it to good use in Java applications. In this section on Hibernate, get news, research, and tutorials on the Hibernate framework and read tips and advice to find out how it can help your applications make the best use of the data available.

August 02, 2020 02 Aug'20
An example hibernate.cfg.xml for MySQL 8 and Hibernate 5

Hibernate 5 has updated dialects for various databases, and MySQL 8 has a special one of its own. Here's an example hibernate.cfg.xml for MySQL 8 for Hibernate 5 apps or newer.
August 02, 2020 02 Aug'20
Build a Hibernate SessionFactory by example

Hibernate SessionFactory tutorial If a developer uses the Hibernate core framework, they will need to build a SessionFactory before they can do any data persistence. As the name implies, the ...
July 28, 2020 28 Jul'20
The right MySQL persistence.xml example file for JPA 2.2 and Hibernate 5

Old JDBC drivers and new MySQL 8 databases don't mesh. Here's an updated MySQL persistence.xml example file for those doing JPA and Hibernate development.
July 01, 2020 01 Jul'20
The JPA and Hibernate CRUD operations example

CRUD with Hibernate and JPA tutorial There are many classes and interfaces that make up the JPA and Hibernate API, and the sheer volume of development options can overwhelm even the most seasoned ...

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An example of how suppressed exceptions in Java work

Don't ignore suppressed exceptions. In this quick tutorial we show you how to anticipate when code will throw suppressed exceptions, along with the best practices to handle them. Continue Reading
A HibernateUtil class example to simplify JPA code

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How JPA EntityManager handles Hibernate transaction management

Follow this JPA EntityManager persist example tutorial to see how it can be used for transaction management and how to save changes to the database. Continue Reading

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Hibernate vs. JDBC: How do these database APIs differ?

Don't overthink it. Hibernate and JDBC aren't the same thing. But how do these database APIs differ? Here's a brief history lesson and explainer to find out. Continue Reading
How JPA and Hibernate simplify data persistence

JPA is the Java standard for data persistence, especially for relational systems. Here, we explore how Hibernate and JPA work together to make database processes easier. Continue Reading
What we can expect from Hibernate OGM and data persistence in 2015

Emmanuel Bernard discusses the Hibernate OGM project and how it has progressed since it was initially envisioned back in 2011. Continue Reading

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JPA and Hibernate enum mapping with annotations and the hbm.xml file

Ever since they were introduced in Java 5, enums have been catching developers off guard. How do you perform JPA and Hibernate enum mapping with annotations or even XML files? It's actually not ... Continue Reading