iBatis in Action (Paperback)

by Clinton Begin (Author), Brandon Goodin (Author), Larry Meadors (Author)
Key Phrases: map config, mapped statement, custom type handlers, Using Dynamic, Attribute Description, Advanced Dynamic (more...)

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Product Description
iBATIS in Action teaches Java developers and architects how to use the iBATIS framework to map relational databases to object-oriented programs. Written by the creator of iBATIS, this practical book presents patterns and solutions that readers can apply immediately.

iBATIS in Action shows Java developers how to tackle the problem of data persistence using the elegant iBATIS framework. iBATIS helps developers solve the problem of connecting- or mapping- relational databases to object-oriented code. An extensive running example presents reusable iBATIS patterns and common solutions. The sample application shows where iBATIS fits in a typical web application as well as how iBATIS integrates with other popular frameworks like Struts. iBATIS in Action focuses on solving existing problems without introducing new ones.

In addition to showing what iBATIS does, iBATIS in Action also shows how iBATIS solves problems. Readers explore the driving design philosophy behind iBATIS as presented by iBATIS creator Clinton Begin.

About the Author
Clinton Begin is the creator of iBATIS. Clinton has been a professional software developer for eight years and currently works for ThoughtWorks. He is an active mentor, trainer, and public speaker in the IT industry.

Brandon Goodin is a successful consultant with his company, Phase, and currently works for Plum Creek. He has made significant contributions to core iBATIS features since version 1.0.

Larry Meadors brings 16 years of development expertise to the iBATIS team. His experience includes desktop and web applications, as well as a wide range of databases. Larry is currently the lead Java developer at Plum Creek.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Manning Publications; illustrated edition edition (January 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932394826
• ISBN-13: 978-1932394825
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,943 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great refference book, April 18, 2007

By	Levan Dvalishvili - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As Authors mentioned and I totally agree, IBATIS is relatively small framework that does what it says it does very well, I have used it before and the only reason I bought this book was to have a reference guide. and it does exactly that very very well, IBATIS is not complicated concept it does not need 800 pages, this book is something One can look over and over again for techniques and ways to use for example dynamic SQL appenders etc
no more digging through Google or through, not so clear, official IBATIS reference guide.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference for a great product, August 27, 2007

By	Richard J. Starr (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I now have a much better insight into iBatis because the authors provided both background design and detailed information about the product. It was much better than the documentation I found via the web (there's lots to be said for technical and editorial review of a book).

The setup and code examples are excellent. I also like the writing style and structure of the book. Clear and logical.

However, I would like an expanded section on using the Spring DAO with iBatis, as this is now the recommended approach over the iBatis DAO.

Although I was already using iBatis, this book is a welcome addition to my library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, and its old, July 8, 2008

By	Aayush Verma - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Since this is the only book available on Ibatis, so i purchased it.
But the latest version of ibatis has a lot of changes and this book is based on the older version.
I got a lot of information on ibatis online.
Download ibatis and go through the docs( there is Ibatis_SqlMap.pdf ) and same some money ;)