Manipulating Data
The easiest way to manipulate data using ADO.NET is to create a DataTable object containing the resultset of a table, query, or stored procedure. Using a DataTable object, you can add, edit, delete, find, and navigate records. The following sections explain how to use DataTables.
Understanding DataTables
DataTables contain a snapshot of data in the data source. You generally start by filling a DataTable, manipulating its results, and finally sending the changes back to the data source. The DataTable is populated using the Fill() method of a DataAdapter object, and changes are sent back to the database using the Update() method of a DataAdapter. Any changes made to the DataTable appear only in the local copy of the data until ...
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