The document provides an overview of JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), detailing its purpose as an API for connecting Java applications to various databases. It describes the four types of JDBC drivers: Type-1 (JDBC-ODBC Bridge), Type-2 (Native-API), Type-3 (Network Protocol), and Type-4 (Thin driver), highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it outlines key classes and interfaces within the java.sql package, including methods for managing database connections and executing SQL statements.
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