jpa without container

Question

I like to use jpa, but without application container. I intend it to use it in console application.

Is there any example ?

Regards

Answer 1

You can use JPA in a Java SE environmenet. Here are some examples:

• Java Persistence APIs in Java SE - GlassFish.
• Employee Examples using EclipseLink ORM.XML.
• Persistence tutorial: JPA and Java SE with Netbeans.

Answer 2

http://java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/J2SE/Desktop/persistenceapi/