2.6. Add an Entity Using Hibernate Tools

Procedure 2.6. Add an Entity Using Hibernate Tools

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand ticket-monster→Java Resources→src/main/java.
2. Right-click org.jboss.jdf.example.ticketmonster.model and click New→Class.
3. In the Name field, type Venue and click Finish. This creates a Venue.java file that is automatically opened in a Java editor.
   

   Figure 2.9. New Venue Class using Java Class Wizard

4. Add fields to the entity by adding the following lines in between the braces of the Venue class

   private Long id;
   private String name;
   private String description;
   private int capacity;

5. Save the Venue.java file by pressing Ctrl+S (Cmd+S).
6. Add get and set methods by right-clicking on a new line after private int capacity; and clicking Source→Generate Getters and Setters.
7. Click Select All and click OK.
   

   Figure 2.10. List of Attributes Selected for Creating Get and Set Methods

8. Save the Venue.java file.
9. Make the class an entity by right-clicking anywhere in the Venue class and clicking Source→Generate Hibernate/JPA annotations.
10. Ensure org.jboss.jdf.example.ticketmonster.model.Venue is selected and click Next.
    

    Figure 2.11. Venue Class Selected for Adding JPA Annotations

11. Click Finish and save the Venue.java file.