ADO.NET in a nutshell

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Written by experts on the Microsoft® .NET programming platform, this book delivers essential knowledge for .NET programmers looking to start with or enhance their skills in ADO.NET technology. It serves as a complete and concise source of information, aligning with the tradition of O'Reilly's In a Nutshell Series. ADO.NET comprises data access technologies within the .NET Framework, enabling developers to build applications that access relational data and XML. Understanding database connections is crucial for most applications, whether web-based, Windows®, or distributed. ADO.NET differs significantly from previous data access technologies, necessitating that even seasoned developers grasp its new disconnected model. Current with the .NET Framework 1.1, this book provides a comprehensive reference for ADO.NET namespaces and the object model. It not only serves as a valuable reference but also lays a solid foundation for programming with ADO.NET, addressing common challenges faced during web application or Web Services development. Using C#, it includes practical, real-world examples to facilitate immediate application of ADO.NET concepts. Key topics include ADO.NET connections, commands, DataReaders, disconnected data, advanced DataSets, transactions, DataViews, and XML integration. Additionally, a Visual Studio .NET add-in is included, integrating the reference directly into your help files, enhancing productivity when paire