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Overview
MyBatis is a Java SQL mapper framework that connects SQL defined in XML or annotations with parameter binding and result mapping into Java objects.
Features and best fit
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Key features
Map SQL statements to Java methods explicitly
Mapper interfaces plus XML or annotations connect SQL, parameters, and result mappings.
Reduce JDBC boilerplate without hiding the SQL
Applications retain control of SQL while the framework handles repetitive statement and result-mapping work.
Sources: [4]
Best fit
Fits Java applications that want SQL to remain reviewable
It works well with existing schemas and database-specific SQL when teams want less mapping code but explicit queries.
Sources: [4]
Before adoption
Its design differs from query-generating ORMs
The application still owns SQL design, indexing decisions, and transaction boundaries.
Sources: [4]
Official sources
- [1]mybatis/mybatis-3 repository(2026-09-30)
- [2]MyBatis README(2026-09-30)
- [3]MyBatis 3.5.19 release(2026-09-30)
- [4]MyBatis documentation(2026-09-30)
Supplemental curator note
MyBatis fits Java applications that want to keep SQL explicit while delegating parameter and result mapping to a framework. It is especially useful when SQL control matters more than ORM-style query generation.
Try it in 3 steps
- 1
Add MyBatis 3.5.19
Add the released artifact from Maven Central.
implementation("org.mybatis:mybatis:3.5.19") - 2
Define a mapper interface
Define the mapper method the application will call, adapting the Java or Kotlin signature to the project.
interface BlogMapper { fun selectBlog(id: Int): Blog } - 3
Add the SQL mapping
Map the SQL and result type in XML, then verify parameter binding and mapping against a real database.
<select id="selectBlog" resultType="Blog">SELECT * FROM blog WHERE id = #{id}</select>
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GitHub Topics
- java
- mybatis
- sql
- Stars
- 20,450
- Forks
- 12,848
- Watchers
- 1,129
- Open issues
- 212
- Owner type
- Organization
- Primary language
- Java
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Repository last updated
- Sep 19, 2026
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