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= Configuring Entities and Mappings= | = Configuring Entities and Mappings= | ||
| + | An entity is a lightweight persistence domain object. Typically, an entity represents a table in a relational database, and each entity instance corresponds to a row in the table. The primary programming artifact of an entity is the entity class, although entities can use helper classes. | ||
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| + | The persistent state of an entity is represented either through persistent fields or persistent properties. These fields or properties use object/relational mapping annotations to map the entities and entity relationships to the relational data in the underlying data store. | ||
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| + | == Identifying an Entity == | ||
| + | Use the @Entity annotation to | ||
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| + | |section=Chapter 2 "Entities"}} | ||
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| + | ==Configuring an Entity's Persistent Identity== | ||
Every entity must have a persistent identity, which is an equivalent of a primary key in a database table that stores the entity state. | Every entity must have a persistent identity, which is an equivalent of a primary key in a database table that stores the entity state. | ||
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Key API
Configuring Entities and Mappings
An entity is a lightweight persistence domain object. Typically, an entity represents a table in a relational database, and each entity instance corresponds to a row in the table. The primary programming artifact of an entity is the entity class, although entities can use helper classes.
The persistent state of an entity is represented either through persistent fields or persistent properties. These fields or properties use object/relational mapping annotations to map the entities and entity relationships to the relational data in the underlying data store.
Identifying an Entity
Use the @Entity annotation to
For more information, see Chapter 2 "Entities" in the JPA Specification.
Configuring an Entity's Persistent Identity
Every entity must have a persistent identity, which is an equivalent of a primary key in a database table that stores the entity state.
By default, the EclipseLink persistence provider assumes that each entity has at least one field or property that serves as a primary key.
You can generate and/or configure the identity of your entities by using the following annotations:
You can also use these annotations to fine-tune how your database maintains the identity of your entities.
