Redesigning ADO for the .NET Framework
With the ever-changing models for data access, ADO has undergone a complete redesign. However, in order for developers to transition, the older ADO methods are still available through the .NET COM interoperability services, which will be discussed in the next hour.
The need for a complete redesign is inherently due to difficulty in supporting current technology using an older design model. When designing ADO.NET, Microsoft had several key goals in mind. The first and foremost design decision was to facilitate the use of the Extensible Markup Language (XML) throughout ADO.NET. XML is a text-based language that allows for easy data transfers through corporate networks. The design of XML allows for easier data-encoding ...
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