The purpose of the Repository pattern is to isolate domain model (business object) functionality from data-access functionality. A Repository provides a simple interface for saving and retrieving ...

In many cases the repository pattern is an apparently unnecessary layer around the underlying data access technology. But once you have a repository in place, many new opportunities become available.

Explore a spectrum of Java persistence patterns, from data-oriented to domain-centric. Delve into Driver, Mapper, DAO, Active Record, and Repository for robust architectural foundations.