Pro JPA 2: Mastering the Java™ Persistence API: Mastering the Java™ Persistence API (Expert's Voice in Java Technology)

__Pro JPA 2__ introduces, explains, and demonstrates how to use the Java Persistence API (JPA). JPA provides Java developers with both the knowledge and insight needed to write Java applications that access relational databases through JPA. Authors **Mike Keith** and **Merrick Schincariol** take a hands–on approach to teaching by giving examples to illustrate each concept of the API and showing how it is used in practice. All of the examples use a common model from an overriding sample application, giving readers a context from which to start and helping them to understand the examples within an already familiar domain. After completing the book, you will have a full understanding and be able to successfully code applications using JPA. The book also serves as a reference guide during initial and later JPA application experiences. * Hands-on examples for all the aspects of the JPA specification, based on the reference implementation of this specification * A special section on migration to JPA * Expert insight about various aspects of the API and when they are useful * Portability hints to provide increased awareness of the potential for non–portable JPA code Pro JPA 2 introduces, explains, and demonstrates how to use the new Java Persistence API (JPA). JPA provides Java developers with both the knowledge and insight needed to write Java applications that access relational databases through JPA.Authors "Mike Keith " and "Merrick Schincariol " take a handson approach to teaching by giving examples to illustrate each new concept of the API and showing how it is used in practice. All of the examples use a common model from an overriding sample application, giving readers a context from which to start and helping them to understand the examples within an already familiar domain.After completing the book, you will have a full understanding and be able to successfully code applications using JPA. The book also serves as a reference guide during initial and later JPA application experiences.Hands-on examples for all the aspects of the JPA specification, based on the reference implementation of this specification A special section on migration to JPA Expert insight about various aspects of the API and when they are useful Portability hints to provide increased awareness of the potential for nonportable JPA code "What youll learn "Get started with enterprise applications using JPA 2. Get up to speed with ObjectRelational Mapping and Entity Manager. Learn and use queries and the query language (JP QL). Employ advanced ObjectRelational Mapping techniques. Use XML mapping files and learn other advanced techniques. Package and deploy your Java persistence applications. Test your Java persistence applications. Migrate your Java persistence applications. "Who this book is for "The book generally targets enterprise and persistence developers who fall in one of three Those who are new to persistence; we will present some background information and introduce these readers to the basic persistence concepts to bring them up to speed. Those who know and/or use existing ORM persistence products such as Hibernate or TopLink. Those who have already used JPA and want to learn about the new features that JPA 2 introduces, or have a good reference book to turn to when they develop JPA applications.In general, we assume that the reader is knowledgeable with Java, SQL, and JDBC, and has a little knowledge of J2EE "Table of Contents "IntroductionGetting StartedEnterprise ApplicationsObject-Relational MappingCollection MappingEntity ManagerUsing QueriesQuery LanguageCriteria APIAdvanced Object-Relational MappingAdvanced TopicsXML Mapping FilesPackaging and DeploymentTestingMigration Pro Jpa 2 Introduces, Explains, And Demonstrates How To Use The New Java Persistence Api (jpa). Jpa Provides Java Developers With Both The Knowledge And Insight Needed To Write Java Applications That Access Relational Databases Through Jpa. Authors Mike Keith And Merrick Schincariol Take A Hands-on Approach To Teaching By Giving Examples To Illustrate Each New Concept Of The Api And Showing How It Is Used In Practice--resource Description Page. Mike Keith And Merrick Schincariol. Java Ee 6 Compliant--cover. Description Based On Print Version Record. Includes Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xxv Introduction....Pages 1-16 Getting Started....Pages 17-32 Enterprise Applications....Pages 33-68 Object-Relational Mapping....Pages 69-106 Collection Mapping....Pages 107-129 Entity Manager....Pages 131-177 Using Queries....Pages 179-206 Query Language....Pages 207-238 Criteria API....Pages 239-271 Advanced Object-Relational Mapping....Pages 273-314 Advanced Topics....Pages 315-370 XML Mapping Files....Pages 371-406 Packaging and Deployment....Pages 407-428 Testing....Pages 429-456 Migration....Pages 457-480 Back Matter....Pages 481-503