Building a database-connected Java application can be intimidating—particularly when RDBMS-specific options and best practices must be considered. This session discusses and provides solutions for the most common problems seen in MySQL-enabled Java applications. From classpath errors to communication exceptions, from MySQL Connector/J extension points to useful (or not useful) configuration options, it will help you get the most out of your MySQL-enabled Java application and understand best practices for MySQL applications, regardless of application language.