Boolean field is always true

Question

My field looks like this:

@Column(columnDefinition = "Number(1,0) default '1'")
protected Boolean developersVisible;

When i get the object from the database, the value is always true . No matter whats in the database (null, 0 , 1)

I'm using a Oracle Database

Solved!

I did not commit when i changed the values via the sqldeveloper

I accepted Óscars answer because it was really helpful

Answer 1

Don't use the columnDefinition attribute in this case, it's not necessary and it might be messing with the mapping of the field. And the default 1 part explains why you're always getting a true value. Try this:

@Column
protected Boolean developersVisible = Boolean.TRUE;

Answer 2

Have you tried to use another column definition, like a CHAR ? See this post for details.