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| <chapter id="ref_guide_intro"> |
| <title> |
| Introduction |
| </title> |
| <para> |
| OpenJPA is a JDBC-based implementation of the JPA standard. |
| This document is a reference for the configuration and use of OpenJPA. |
| </para> |
| <section id="ref_guide_intro_audience"> |
| <title> |
| Intended Audience |
| </title> |
| <para> |
| 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, |
| please read the <link linkend="jpa_overview_intro">JPA Overview</link> before |
| proceeding. |
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| ### TUTORIAL |
| We also strongly recommend taking OpenJPA's hands-on |
| <link linkend="tutorials">tutorials</link> to get comfortable with OpenJPA |
| basics. |
| --> |
| </para> |
| <para> |
| 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 |
| subject. |
| </para> |
| </section> |
| </chapter> |