JPA

Abstract

The Java Persistence API (JPA), initially defined by the EJB3 expert group, is the prevalent specification in the Java ORM (Object-relational mapping) world. It provides developer with a POJO (Plain Old Java Object) persistence model to relational databases. It is available on full-blown JavaEE application servers, lightweight containers and even to rich desktop applications. With hand-on examples, we'll cover all you need to know to develop and deploy rich-domain model applications using JPA.

During this session, you'll get enough insight in the JPA specifications to avoid common pitfalls usually encountered by teams not understanding enough of the framework, such as: Object identity, entity life-cycle, complex mappings, performance & fetch strategies. We'll also share tips & tricks on implementing, mapping and testing your model's persistence on both server (JavaEE & Spring) and client side (Swing desktop application). The session also highlights the current voids of the 1.0 specification and how these are addressed by vendors and JPA 2.0.

Alexandre Snaps Biography

Alexandre Snaps discovered his natural ability for computer languages as he wasn't even 10. He'll later start their studies and gets involved in different Open Source projects. In 1999, he plunges into web development. After having founded his own company, 101 Solutions in 2004, he went back to fulfill a more technical position within the Alten Group's IT division in Belgium, Axen. He participates in medium to large projects as coach, development lead and architect. He speaks about Java development at events allover the globe such as JavaZone, JavaPolis, Jazoon, JavaOne or XP Days. He is using Java for over ten years now...