Practice Types Of Jdbc Drivers (19.3.1) - Database Connectivity (e.g., JDBC)

Practice: Types of JDBC Drivers

Lesson 19.3.1Database Connectivity (e.g., JDBC)

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Question 1.
What does JDBC stand for?
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Think about what JDBC is used for.
Question 2.
Why is the JDBC-ODBC Bridge Driver deprecated?
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What are ODBC drivers typically used for?
3Question 3.
What is the main disadvantage of the JDBC-ODBC Bridge Driver?
- Performance issues
- Ease of use
- Wide compatibility
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Think about why we avoid using deprecated technologies.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Thin Driver is written entirely in Java and is platform-independent.
- True
- False
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What advantages do you see in using a programming language designed for portability?
Question 5.
Suppose you are developing an application that needs to access multiple types of databases efficiently (e.g., MySQL and Oracle). Which JDBC driver would you choose and why?
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What does platform independence offer you in terms of flexibility?
Question 6.
In what situations might a Native-API Driver become the preferred choice despite its limitations?
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Think about specific use cases that might require deep integration with certain databases.

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