The post discusses using the `@SoftDelete` annotation introduced in Hibernate 6.4 for implementing soft delete functionality in JPA entities. Examples illustrate how to apply the annotation to various entities and demonstrate the generated SQL updates when entities are soft deleted. This new method simplifies the process compared to traditional custom soft delete mechanisms.
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IntroductionDomain ModelTesting the Hibernate SoftDelete annotation on the Tag entityTesting the Hibernate SoftDelete annotation on the PostDetails entityTesting the Hibernate SoftDelete annotation on the PostComment entityTesting the Hibernate SoftDelete annotation on the Post entityConclusionSort: