Diving into the New JDBC Client in Spring Framework 6.1 and Spring Boot 3.2

In this tutorial, we’ll explore the fresh capabilities of the new JDBC client in Spring Framework 6.1 and Spring Boot 3.2. We’ll not only demonstrate how to use it but also highlight its advantages. Let’s get started!

Remembering the Journey — JDBC Template

Before diving into the new JDBC client, let’s reflect on how database interactions evolved. Historically, working with databases in Java was intricate, requiring manual handling of JDBC URLs, connections, and other real-world concerns like connection pools. Thankfully, Spring simplified these tasks through abstractions like the JDBC Template.

The JDBC Template provided a robust abstraction for database interactions, but it could become verbose for simple CRUD operations. Developers had to navigate row mappers, column-to-field mapping, and other complexities. However, the complete control over SQL was a significant advantage that many developers appreciated.

Introducing the New JDBC Client

Enter the JDBC client: the newest tool in Spring’s toolkit. It offers a fluent API that’s both easy to read and use. One of its most exciting features is its seamless auto-configuration in Spring Boot 3.2. By simply requesting a…