Apache Derby: Quick Start

Welcome to Apache Derby! The resources listed below are intended for anyone new to Derby:

• Download Derby!
• The Getting Started guide introduces Derby.
• The online Apache Derby Tutorial provides a quick hands-on overview, and the WorkingWithDerby Wiki page links to even more tutorials.
• The FAQs page provides answers to common questions.
• The Derby Users mailing list responds to questions on how to use Derby.

Once you understand Derby basics, you'll be ready for more. Below is a list of resources that explain in greater detail how to use Derby:

• Examples
• Demos
• How to use Derby with other products
  • Database Tools
    • DdlUtils
  • IDEs
    • Eclipse
    • JBuilder
    • NetBeans
  • Data and Object/Relational Mappers
    • iBATIS
    • JPOX JDO
    • Torque
  • Web Applications
    • Geronimo
    • Tomcat 5.0
    • Tomcat 5.5
    • WebSphere

The Derby Wiki lists more products that work with Derby. As you learn more about Derby, feel free to contribute your own tips to the Wiki.

The resources listed below are intended for developers who would like to contribute to the Derby project:

• The Derby Engine papers provide internal details about Derby.
• The Apache Derby: Get Involved! page includes tips for contributing code and documentation.
• The ForNewDevelopers Derby Wiki page provides guidance for new developers and suggests starting points.
• The Derby Developers mailing list hosts development discussions and responds to development questions.