Hibernate.cfg.xml and hibernate.properties files in Hibernate

[S Majumder]

Hi All,
There are two configuration files in Hibernate by which we can configure the DB connection .One is xml configuration file (name Hibernate.cfg.xml) and other one is properties file (name hibernate.properties) .
Which configuration file should use ? Which one is the better approach ?

Thanks and regards,
Satya

[Kumaravadivel Subramani]

An alternative approach to configuration is to specify a full configuration in a file named hibernate.cfg.xml. This file can be used as a replacement for the hibernate.properties file or, if both are present, to override properties.

[Kumaravadivel Subramani]

Even hibernate documentation recommends to keep both types of file in your class path.

[S Majumder]

Thanks Subramani for the reply .
As per my understanding the properties file is the better approach , because its more user friendly and it support some default values as well.
Please correct me if am wrong .....


regards,
Satya