Just Hibernate

Preface

Who Should Read This Book

This book covers the Hibernate framework from the ground up. If you are looking for a short, sweet, and simple introduction to Hibernate, mainly driven by examples, this book is for you. If you have only one weekend to spend learning the framework before starting a Hibernate project on Monday, this book suits you. If you are familiar with the framework but rusty with the details, this is a good refresher!

If you are a seasoned Hibernate developer, this book is probably not for you; it is intended mainly to bring someone up to speed on the technology (but feel free to glance through; you may find something interesting!).

One note of caution: this book is by no means a bible on the Hibernate framework. I tried very hard to condense the material into about 100 pages. If you are looking for really advanced concepts, I wouldn’t recommend this book. If you picked up this book to find a solution to your “Hibernate on Mars”—type projects, well, I would say that’s a long shot!

Why I Wrote This Book

I believe there are two levels of learning, just like a two-course meal. The first course is a simple and easy one, but creates expectations for an appetizing second course. It not only satisfies our hunger to some extent but also gives us a taste of what’s to come in the second course.

Many books offer two-course meals in one go. This is great for many of us. However, in my opinion, we may not have adequate time or space or drive to learn the depths of the technology ...