Chapter 1. Introducing ADO.NET 4

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify what ADO.NET is

  • Explain ADO.NET’s role in an application

  • Identify the major components that make up ADO.NET

  • Create an ADO.NET link between a database and a .NET application

This chapter introduces you to ADO.NET and its purpose in the world of Microsoft .NET application development. ADO.NET has been included with the .NET Framework since its initial release in 2002, playing a central role in the development of both desktop and Internet-targeted applications for programmers using C#, Visual Basic, and other Framework languages.

What Is ADO.NET?

ADO.NET is a family of technologies that allows .NET developers to interact with data in standard, structured, and primarily ...

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