Learn how to leverage JDBC, a key Java technology used to access relational data from Java programs, in an Oracle environment.

establishing database connections, and how to issue SQL queries and get results back. You'll move on to advanced topics such as streaming large objects, calling PL/SQL procedures, and working with Oracle9i's object-oriented features, then finish with a look at transactions, concurrency management, and performance.

In order to connect a Java application to a database using JDBC, you need to use a JDBC driver. This driver acts as an intermediary between your application and the database. There are actually several types of JDBC drivers available, so you need to choose the one that best suits your particular circumstances. You also need to be aware that not all driver types are supported by Oracle, and even when a driver type is supported by Oracle, it may not be supported by all versions of Oracle.

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