Hibernate Performance tuning Tips - Second-Level and Query Caches

I have read an interesting article regarding the Second Level and Query Caches of Hibernate Object Relational Mapping tool.

One of the important things that concerns Architects, Technical Leads and Developers is the performance of the mappings between the Database and Java Applications.

For those who do would like to know more about the performance-enhancing changes to particular queries and retrievals, please read the following article on Hibernate Second Level and Query Cache by R. J. Lorimer.