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Foil 11 JDBC - Java Database Connection

From Overview of JDK Version 1.1 Extensions CPS616 -- Information Track of CPS -- Spring Semester 97. by Nancy J. McCracken
Provides Java interface to legacy databases
Open interface specification to SQL databases - JDBC classes provide methods for programmers to issue SQL statements and process the results in Java.
Crucial part is database drivers to provide interface between JDBC classes and the proprietary database product.
  • 20 JDBC drivers now exist and 41 companies have endorsed the JDBC API.
  • There is also a JDBC-ODBC Bridge driver which can turn most ODBC drivers into JDBC drivers.

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