JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) is a core part of the Java programming language, designed to provide a standardized interface for connecting Java applications to a wide range of databases. By abstracting the details involved in working with databases, JDBC enables developers to write database-related code that is independent of the underlying database's specific protocols and interfaces. This means that the same Java code can be used to connect to different databases, such as MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server, by simply changing the JDBC driver.
JDBC includes a set of interfaces and classes written in Java, including Connection, Statement, ResultSet, and Driver, among others. Through these components, developers can establish connections to databases, execute SQL statements, retrieve results, and handle database-specific details like transactions and metadata. JDBC thus plays a crucial role in the development of Java applications that require reliable and efficient database interaction.
