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| OpenJPA is a JDBC-based implementation of the JPA standard. |
| This document is a reference for the configuration and use of OpenJPA. |
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| This document is intended for OpenJPA developers. It |
| assumes strong knowledge of Java, familiarity with the eXtensible Markup |
| Language (XML), and an understanding of JPA. If you are not familiar with JPA, |
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| Certain sections of this guide cover advanced topics such as custom |
| object-relational mapping, enterprise integration, and using OpenJPA with |
| third-party tools. These sections assume prior experience with the relevant |
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