How can I create a ddl for my jpa entities from java code?

Question

I look for a way how I can create a ddl for my jpa annotated entities. I prefer a pure java way for this.

If possible it would be nice to have generate the drop statemen

Answer 1

DataNucleus has SchemaTool that can be invoked from java, or from the command line. It does what you require

--Andy (DataNucleus)