JDBC vs JPA: The Two Faces of Java Database Access

Let’s face it: the Java world has a weird love triangle — between JDBC, JPA, and your poor, confused brain.

Some developers cling to JDBC like it’s a childhood trauma they can’t let go of. Others worship JPA like it’s the Second Coming of Object-Oriented God.

So, what’s the real deal?
Is JDBC for real men who like to suffer?
Is JPA for those who want to pretend SQL doesn’t exist?
Let’s unpack this slow-moving dumpster fire.

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🔴 Round 1: JDBC — The Raw, Bare-Bones Monster

JDBC is like that one friend who makes you do all the work but still takes the credit.