The myth that ODBMSs have a steep learning curve is easily dispelled.
Using an ODBMS primarily involves knowing an object programming language. For
examples, see transparent
persistence (new window).
If you know Java or C++, there is very little additional syntax that you need to
learn in order to use an ODBMS. There are additional database commands for opening and
closing databases along with starting and committing transactions. But that is
about all -- hardly a steep learning curve. If you do not know Java or C++,
there is learning involved. That learning, however, involves mastering the
programming language and not the ODBMS.
If you have never used an RDBMS or an ODBMS, you will need to understand
basic concepts about transactions and units of work. This learning will be
needed regardless of whether you are using and ODBMS or an RDBMS. See the DBMS ACID
properties (new window).
One could argue that the learning curve is much higher for SQL-based
interfaces (SQL-92, JDBC, SQLJ, SQL:1999) than for transparent persistence
interfaces (ODMG 3.0 and JDO). This could be based simply on the length of the
texts needed to explain each interface. See the listing
of reference texts (new window). Note the
differences in page counts.
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