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<chapter id="openjpa_intro">
    <title>
        About
    </title>
    <indexterm zone="openjpa_intro">
        <primary>
            About
        </primary>
    </indexterm>
    <para>
OpenJPA is Apache's implementation of Sun's Java Persistence 2.0 API 
(JSR-317 JPA 2.0) specification for the transparent persistence of Java objects.
This document provides an overview of the JPA standard and technical
details on the use of OpenJPA.
    </para>
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    <para>
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<xref linkend="jpa_tutorial"/>. If you would prefer to start with an
introduction to the JPA specification, begin with
<xref linkend="jpa_overview_intro"/>.
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        <title>
            About This Document
        </title>
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        <para>
This document is intended for OpenJPA users. It is divided into several parts:
        </para>
        <itemizedlist>
            <listitem>
                <para>
The <link linkend="jpa_overview_intro">JPA Overview</link> describes the
fundamentals of the JPA specification.
                </para>
            </listitem>
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            <listitem>
                <para>
In the <link linkend="tutorials">OpenJPA Tutorials</link> you will develop 
simple persistent applications using OpenJPA. Through the
tutorials' hands-on approach, you will become comfortable with the core tools
and development processes under OpenJPA.
                </para>
            </listitem>
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            <listitem>
                <para>
The <link linkend="ref_guide_intro">OpenJPA Reference Guide</link> contains 
detailed documentation on all aspects of OpenJPA.  Browse through this guide 
to familiarize yourself with the many advanced features and customization 
opportunities OpenJPA provides. Later, you can use the guide when you need 
details on a specific aspect of OpenJPA.
                </para>
            </listitem>
            <listitem>
            	<para>
            	Appendices
            	<itemizedlist>
            		<listitem>
            			<para>
            			The appendix <link linkend="jpa_resources">JPA Resources
            			</link> provides links to other resources.
            			</para>
            		</listitem>
            		<listitem>
            			<para>
            			The appendix <link linkend="supported_databases">
            			Supported Databases</link> provides information on
            			databases supported by OpenJPA.
            			</para>
            		</listitem>
            		<listitem>
            			<para>
            			The appendix <link linkend="migration_considerations">
            			Migration Considerations</link> provides information
            			related to migration to a different release.
            			</para>
            		</listitem>
            	</itemizedlist>
            	</para>
            </listitem>
        </itemizedlist>
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</chapter>
