Using Inheritance with EJBs

Although inheritance is a standard tool in object-oriented modeling, the current EJB specification contains only general information regarding inheritance. You should fully understand the current EJB specification before implementing inheritance.


Caution: Use caution when employing inheritance. The next EJB specification may dictate inheritance guidelines not supported by the different servers.

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About TopLink Descriptors

Working with Descriptors
Working with Inheritance
Working with Descriptor Properties
Working with Advanced Properties

Mapping Inherited Attributes in One Descriptor
Supporting Inheritance Using One Table
Supporting Inheritance Using Multiple Tables

 

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