The MyBatis data mapper framework makes it easier to use a relational database with object-oriented applications. MyBatis couples objects with stored procedures or SQL statements using a XML descriptor or annotations. Simplicity is the biggest advantage of the MyBatis data mapper over object relational mapping tools. See the docs in: http://mybatis.github.com/mybatis-3 Download sources, jars and bundles from: http://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/mybatis/mybatis/