Master Hibernate and JPA with Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Step 73 - Hibernate and JPA Caching - Basics of Second-Level Ca

The video tutorial explains the concept of first and second level caching in Hibernate, focusing on the configuration and implementation of a second level cache using Ehcache. It covers the necessary steps to add dependencies, configure caching properties, and implement selective caching strategies to optimize data management in applications.

What is the main difference between the first level cache and the second level cache in Hibernate?

Why is it necessary to configure the second level cache in Hibernate?

How do you specify which data should be cached in Hibernate?

What are the four key steps to configure the second level cache in Hibernate?

What is the significance of the 'cachable' annotation in Hibernate?

What is the purpose of the 'enable selective' option in caching?

What happens if you enable caching for all entities in a typical application?