Hibernate

 Introduction Hibernate  - Hibernate is a java framework that simplifies the developement of java application to intract with the Database.  - It is invented by Gavin King in 2001. - Hibernate is the ORM framework/tool . - Hibernate Implement specifiaction of JPA ( Java Persistence API ) for the data persistence. - Hibernate is non-inversive framework , means it wont forces to programmer to extend / implement any class/interface. - We can build any type of application using hibernate.(like standalone, servlets , desktop etc) - It is a java framework which is used to develop persistence logic. Persistence logic means to store and process the data for long use. Advantages of Hibernates  - Hibernate takes care of mapping Java classes to database tables using XML files and without writing any line of code. - If there is change in the database or in any table, then you need to change the XML file properties only. - Minimizes database access with smart fetching strategies....