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Jackson vs MyBatis: What are the differences?

# Key Differences Between Jackson and MyBatis

Jackson is a JSON library for Java, while MyBatis is a persistence framework that facilitates working with SQL databases.

1. **Data Binding**: Jackson provides comprehensive data binding capabilities, allowing the conversion of JSON data to Java objects and vice versa seamlessly. On the other hand, MyBatis does not offer built-in data binding capabilities, focusing instead on mapping SQL queries to Java methods directly.
2. **Purpose**: Jackson is primarily used for serialization and deserialization of JSON data, making it a popular choice for web services and APIs. In contrast, MyBatis is designed for simplifying database interactions in Java applications, providing an object-oriented approach to SQL queries.
3. **Usage**: Jackson is typically used in scenarios where JSON data needs to be processed and transformed, such as in RESTful APIs or data exchange. MyBatis, on the other hand, is utilized when developers want to manage SQL queries and database operations in a more dynamic and flexible manner.
4. **Configuration**: Configuring Jackson involves setting up object mappers and serialization/deserialization rules, which can be customized extensively. MyBatis, on the other hand, requires configuring SQL mappings and defining SQL queries in XML or annotations to map to Java methods.
5. **Performance**: Jackson is known for its fast data binding capabilities and efficient JSON processing, making it suitable for high-performance applications. MyBatis, while efficient in database operations, may not offer the same level of speed and performance when it comes to data serialization and deserialization.
6. **Community Support**: Jackson has a larger and more active community, with a wide range of extensions and plugins available for various use cases. MyBatis also has a supportive community, but its focus on database interactions may limit the range of additional features and integrations compared to Jackson.

In Summary, Jackson and MyBatis serve different purposes in Java development, with Jackson specializing in JSON data handling and MyBatis focusing on database interaction and SQL mapping.
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    What is Jackson?

    It is a suite of data-processing tools for Java (and the JVM platform), including the flagship streaming JSON parser / generator library, matching data-binding library (POJOs to and from JSON) and additional data format modules to process data encoded in Avro, BSON, CBOR, CSV, Smile, (Java) Properties, Protobuf, XML or YAML; and even the large set of data format modules to support data types of widely used data types such as Guava, Joda.

    What is MyBatis?

    It is a first class persistence framework with support for custom SQL, stored procedures and advanced mappings. It eliminates almost all of the JDBC code and manual setting of parameters and retrieval of results. It can use simple XML or Annotations for configuration and map primitives, Map interfaces and Java POJOs (Plain Old Java Objects) to database records.

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