ADO.NET Introduction

Welcome to ADO.NET

This guide introduces the fundamentals of ADO.NET.

What is ADO.NET?

ADO.NET is a framework for building Windows applications that work with data from databases. It provides a consistent way to interact with databases – like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL – using .NET objects. It simplifies data access and ensures a predictable interface.

It provides a robust and reliable method for manipulating data.

Key Features

Data Access:** Provides a consistent way to read and write data from different database systems.

Object-Oriented:** Uses .NET objects to model data and control logic.

Data Types:** Supports various data types for columns in your database table.

Data Validation:** Enforces constraints and rules for data integrity.

Transaction Management:** Ensures data consistency during operations.

Error Handling:** Provides mechanisms for catching and handling errors.

Tutorial: Creating a Simple Data Model

Let's create a simple example to demonstrate how to create a data model.

We'll define a Customer class with properties like Name, Address, and Phone.

Create a Customer class.

Add a Name property.

Add a Address property.

Add a Phone property.

Now, let's create a Customer object and display its data.