Table of Contents

  1. Java Persistence API and Object-Relational Mapping
  2. Tables – Attributes and Embeddable Objects
  3. Operations – Identity, Sequencing and Locking
  4. Relationships – Types and Strategies
  5. Query Infrastructure
  6. Entity Manager – Persisting, Caching, and Transaction
  7. Hibernate and EclipseLink
  8. Appendix Part 1: JPA Advanced Topics
  9. Appendix Part 2: Sample JPA Application and Questions