MyBatis-Flex is an enhancement framework for MyBatis that provides a lightweight solution to extend the capabilities of MyBatis without introducing additional dependencies. This blog post will guide you on how to set up and utilize MyBatis-Flex in your projects. Let’s dive into it!

Features of MyBatis-Flex

• Extremely lightweight, relying solely on MyBatis.
• Built-in support for basic CRUD operations and paging queries.
• Row mapping support allows database operations without entity classes.
• Supports multiple databases with flexible dialect expansion.
• Handles combined primary keys with customizable key generation strategies.
• Friendly SQL query interface with IDE support for autocomplete.
• Various surprises that enhance usability.

Setting Up Your First MyBatis-Flex Project

This section will guide you step-by-step through the initial setup of MyBatis-Flex.

Step 1: Create an Entity Class

First, you’ll need to define your entity class. Let’s say we want to create an Account entity:

@Table(tb_account)
public class Account {
    @Id(keyType = KeyType.Auto)
    private Long id;
    private String userName;
    private Date birthday;
    private int sex;
    // Getter and Setter methods
}

Step 2: Create a Mapper Interface

The next step is to create a mapper interface that extends the BaseMapper:

public interface AccountMapper extends BaseMapper {
    // Only the Mapper interface definition, no methods needed
}

Step 3: Start Querying Data

Now, we will set up a data source and query data using the mapper.

Here’s an analogy to understand the query setup:

Imagine setting up a library to read books (your data source). The library (HikariDataSource) needs to know where it’s located (JDBC URL) and the keys to enter (username and password). After that, you can request the books (data) you want.

public class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String... args) {
        HikariDataSource dataSource = new HikariDataSource();
        dataSource.setJdbcUrl("jdbc:mysql://127.0.0.1:3306/mybatis-flex");
        dataSource.setUsername("username");
        dataSource.setPassword("password");

        MybatisFlexBootstrap.getInstance()
                .setDataSource(dataSource)
                .addMapper(AccountMapper.class)
                .start();

        AccountMapper mapper = MybatisFlexBootstrap.getInstance()
                .getMapper(AccountMapper.class);
        
        Account account = mapper.selectOneById(100); 
    }
}

Using QueryWrapper for More Versatility

The QueryWrapper allows for flexible query formation. Here’s how you can use it to build queries:

QueryWrapper query = QueryWrapper.create()
        .select()
        .from(ACCOUNT)
        .where(ACCOUNT.ID.ge(100))
        .and(ACCOUNT.USER_NAME.like("zhang").or(ACCOUNT.USER_NAME.like("li")));

This command translates to a SQL query, allowing you to retrieve data efficiently.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any issues during setup, here are some common troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure that you have added MyBatis-Flex to your project dependencies by checking Maven Central.
• Verify your database connection configurations (JDBC URL, username, password).
• If you run into SQL errors, check your query syntax and make sure you are correctly using the QueryWrapper APIs.

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Conclusion

MyBatis-Flex provides a powerful and flexible option for enhancing your MyBatis experience. By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly set up and start utilizing the framework in your applications.

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