Hibernate Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

Chapter 11. Batch Processing and Native SQL

Batch processing is the execution of a series of programs. From an application standpoint, batch processing means reading data from a persistent store, doing something with the data, and then possibly storing the processed data in the persistent store. Batch processing allows for the automation and sharing of computer resources. It's usually run when computer resources are less busy.

Let's say that for the bookshop application, you want to increase sales by putting all books in the shop on sale on the 27^th and 28^th of the month. This is a classic case for implementing batch processing. The night before 27^th, you list all the books that are in stock and implement the required discount. And on the night ...