Java MySQL CRUD Project | JDBC Database Connection (NetBeans + MySQL Workbench) [By Vuyiseka Mguli]

Learn how to build a full Java + MySQL CRUD Application step by step using NetBeans IDE and MySQL Workbench! In this video, I demonstrate how to connect Java to a MySQL database using JDBC, perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations, and design a simple Patient Management System for a hospital. This project covers: ✅ Database schema and table creation in MySQL Workbench ✅ JDBC setup and database connection in Java ✅ Menu-driven program for CRUD operations ✅ Console-based Java user interface ✅ Clean, commented code and best practices Whether you're a beginner in Java programming or preparing for a university practical, this tutorial will help you understand how Java interacts with databases and how to write production-ready CRUD applications. 📚 Topics Covered: Creating a MySQL database and table Connecting Java to MySQL using JDBC Executing SQL queries from Java Handling exceptions and SQL errors Inserting, viewing, updating, and deleting records Java console menu-driven programs Project setup in NetBeans with Maven 🧠 Tools & Technologies Used: Java 21 NetBeans IDE MySQL Workbench JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) Maven (for dependency management) 💾 Project Overview: This project is part of a Formative Assessment covering topics in: Working with Databases Connecting Java to a Database CRUD Transaction Processing The database used: 📂 Schema: hospital 📋 Table: patients (patient_id, full_name, next_of_kin, address) #java #mysql #crud #jdbc #netbeans #javaprogramming #databaseproject #codingtutorial #studentproject #programmingforbeginners