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Discover how to address issues with Hibernate generating incorrect DDL for H2 in your Spring Boot applications and ensure smooth database testing with our simple solutions.
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Solving Hibernate DDL Issues with H2 in Spring Boot Tests: A Comprehensive Guide

When working with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and H2, developers sometimes encounter problems with the Data Definition Language (DDL) generated for compatibility with their database. Specifically, this problem can arise when using the @ Column annotation and custom column definitions. If you're using Spring Boot 3.2.2 and Hibernate 6.4.1, and you notice issues with DDL generation for your H2 database during testing, you're not alone. Let's explore the issue and how to resolve it effectively.

The Problem: Incorrect DDL Generation

When upgrading an application from Spring 2.X to Spring 3.2.2, many developers have reported that the DDL generated by Hibernate for their entities is incorrect when using H2 for testing. The issue is particularly prevalent when using specific column definitions that work perfectly in Oracle but cause issues in H2.

Here’s What's Happening:

Entity Definition: You may have specified a column definition like this:

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Expected DDL: For H2, you might expect something like:

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Actual DDL: However, you receive DDL from H2 that looks like this instead:

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Compatibility Issue: The main issue is that H2 does not accept CHAR(1 CHAR) and instead, expects just CHAR(1) without the additional length specification. This can lead to unexpected behavior in your tests.

Solution Overview

While issues like these can be frustrating, there are straightforward solutions to ensure that your application tests behave as expected. Here’s a structured approach to resolving this DDL generation issue.

1. Modify the Column Definition

The simplest fix is to change your column definition to use just CHAR instead of CHAR(1 CHAR):

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Rationale: The 1 is the default value for a CHAR type, so simply specifying CHAR will suffice.

2. Adjust H2 Configuration

Oracle Compatibility Mode: H2 can handle Oracle-specific data types, but only when it's set to Oracle compatibility mode. To ensure this is functioning, you must disable automatic configuration for JDBC URLs during unit tests:

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This step ensures your custom JDBC URL and settings aren’t ignored.

Conclusion

By understanding the intricacies of how Hibernate interacts with H2 during testing, you can avoid unexpected DDL generation issues. Remember that maintaining compatibility between your development and testing environments is crucial, especially when upgrading frameworks or languages. It’s always a good practice to test thoroughly when making these jumps in versions.

With these solutions applied, your Spring Boot applications should generate the correct DDL for H2, allowing for seamless testing and efficient workflows.

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