High-performance Java - Persistence.pdf [work]
int updatedEntities = entityManager.createQuery( "update Post set status = :newStatus where createdOn < :date") .setParameter("newStatus", Status.OLD) .setParameter("date", LocalDate.now().minusDays(30)) .executeUpdate(); // Sends 1 SQL statement.
If you are a Java developer using Hibernate or JPA, this book isn't just a recommendation—it’s a prerequisite for your next promotion. High-performance Java Persistence.pdf
Traditional O'Reilly or Manning books are excellent, but the ecosystem is unique because it lives in a constant state of flux. Databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle update their execution plans. Hibernate 6 changed how it handles joins and casting. The PDF format allows Vlad to push updates that align with the latest JPA versions, making it a living document rather than a static tome. int updatedEntities = entityManager
And there it was. A single, highlighted paragraph: "The difference between a toy application and a production system is not the database—it is the developer's understanding of the persistence context. Use JOIN FETCH for single aggregations, a @EntityGraph for complex trees, and never, ever loop over lazy associations inside a transaction." Databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle update their