How to Answer: What are some examples of JDBC drivers you would use when programming applications for Salesforce?
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2. What are some examples of JDBC drivers you would use when programming applications for Salesforce?
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This is a follow-up to a previous question. Any time you provide the Salesforce interviewer with the answer, you should anticipate a follow-up question. This indicates that they either need more information or have a specific interest in this topic. If there are several follow-up questions about the same topic, they indicate that the subject is important to their operations. You should use it as a clue to talk more about the subject when answering their questions.
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"A Network Protocol driver which uses an application server to convert JDBC calls directly or indirectly into the vendor-specific database protocol.
A Thin Driver which converts JDBC calls directly into the vendor-specific database protocol. This driver has the best performance, as it requires no client or server-side library, but it does depend on direct interaction with the Database."
A Thin Driver which converts JDBC calls directly into the vendor-specific database protocol. This driver has the best performance, as it requires no client or server-side library, but it does depend on direct interaction with the Database."
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! You've done a great job of listing some JDBC drivers that you would use when programming applications for Salesforce and explaining which offers the best performance and why. Great answer! The interviewer will definitely be impressed by all of your knowledge and experience.