Java Persistence: Hibernate and JPA Fundamentals

Are you a Java programmer looking to master Java Persistence with Hibernate? This course is designed for you! Dive into the fundamentals and explore advanced topics in JPA (Java Persistence API) using Hibernate 4 (with updates applicable to Hibernate 5 & 6). We'll primarily utilize Hibernate as a JPA provider to build robust and efficient applications.

You'll gain practical skills in:

• Object/Relational Mapping (ORM): Understand how to map Java objects to relational database tables.
• Querying: Learn to write powerful and efficient queries using JPQL and native SQL.
• Caching: Implement caching strategies to improve application performance.
• Fetching Strategies: Master different fetching strategies (e.g., eager, lazy, soft) for optimal data retrieval.
• Performance Optimization: Discover techniques to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in your Java applications.
• Concurrency: Learn how to handle concurrent access to your data.
• Best Practices: Adhere to industry best practices for building maintainable and scalable JPA applications.
• SQL at Runtime: Understand the performance implications of SQL executed at runtime.

This course features extensive lab exercises with tasks, Q&A sessions, and quizzes to reinforce your learning. We provide expanded discussions on key lab exercises to deepen your understanding.

The Maven source code provided is currently configured for Hibernate version 6, but we continuously update the course with the latest features and relevant topics. A recent addition includes Embeddable Inheritance, introduced in Hibernate version 6.6.

We use MySQL as the relational database management system (RDBMS) throughout the course. Develop your skills in Java Persistence API, Hibernate, and JPA and build high-performance Java applications!