JDBC Database Access: Correct Order of Steps

The correct order for using JDBC to access a database is:

1. Load drivers: This step ensures that your Java program can communicate with the specific database you're targeting.
2. Connect to the database: Establish a connection to your database using the loaded driver and necessary connection details.
3. Handle SQL exceptions: Prepare for potential errors during database interactions by implementing exception handling mechanisms.
4. Create and execute SQL statements: Construct and execute SQL queries or commands to interact with the database.