What is "jdbc"

Definition:

Java Database Connectivity or JDBC is a set of classes and interfaces (API) written in Java that send SQL statements to any relational database.

Benefits:

• Low-level and base api for high-level api.

• Zoom in on what you can do with Java.

• Enables the use of databases already installed.

• For each database there is a JDBC driver that can fall into four categories.

Types of Drivers:

• Type 1: JDBC-ODBC bridge

• Type 2: Native API Driver

• Type 3: Network Protocol Driver

• Type 4: Native Driver

For more information, visit: JDBC.