Java Database Connectivity (JDBC): A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction to JDBC
JDBC is a Java-based API that allows Java applications to interact with relational databases like MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and more. It provides a standard interface for connecting to databases, executing SQL queries, and handling query results.
Let's begin by importing the necessary Java packages for JDBC:
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import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.SQLException;
Connecting to a Database
To connect to a database, you need to establish a connection using the Connection object. Here's how you can do it:
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public static Connection getConnection() throws SQLException {