$3.$ What is Spring Data JPA?

An ORM framework that provides advanced features beyond the JPA standard.

A specification that defines a standard for Object$-$Relational Mapping $($ORM$)$ in Java.

A higher$-$level abstraction built on top of JPA that simplifies the implementation of JPA$-$based repositories.

A technology$-$agnostic bridge between the application and the underlying ORM framework.