David Murphy

The Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) specification was created to bridge application interoperability gaps by enabling programs written in Java to access information in any type of database. To build an interoperable environment that meets the needs of users in terms of data accessibility and interoperability, developers must choose each piece of the JDBC solution carefully, while keeping in mind the full data environment - from database platform to end user data needs. Database drivers are an important piece in the JDBC puzzle because they contain the special knowledge of the device or special software interface that is not visible to typical application code. With numerous driver choices on the market, it is important to remember that not all database drivers are created equal. Price, while tempting with free drivers on the market, should not be the determining ... (more)