JDBC to ODBC Bridge

The JDBC to ODBC Bridge is a software tool that enables Java applications to connect to databases using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) standard. JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) is designed specifically for Java, while ODBC is a broader standard for accessing databases from various programming languages. The bridge acts as a translator, converting Java database calls into ODBC calls, allowing Java applications to interact with databases that support ODBC. This facilitates flexibility in accessing different types of databases without needing to rewrite code, although it may introduce some performance limitations compared to native JDBC drivers.