Windows Data Programming

This section of the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) provides comprehensive documentation on programming with data in the Windows operating system. Explore resources for accessing, managing, and manipulating data across various Windows technologies and platforms.

API Reference

ADO.NET: Learn about the .NET Framework's primary API for data access.
ODBC: Understand the Open Database Connectivity standard for accessing databases.
OLE DB: Discover the Component Object Model (COM) interface for data access.
SQL Server OData: Integrate with SQL Server data using the OData protocol.
XML Data: Work with XML data formats and parsing in Windows applications.
Serialization: Explore techniques for serializing and deserializing data.

Tutorials & Guides

Getting Started with ADO.NET: A step-by-step guide for beginners.
Optimizing Data Access Performance: Techniques for improving query speed and resource usage.
Working with Large Datasets: Strategies for managing and processing extensive amounts of data.
Data Binding in Windows Forms and WPF: Understand how to bind UI elements to data sources.
Managing Transactions and Concurrency: Ensure data integrity in multi-user environments.

Code Samples

Explore a collection of practical code samples demonstrating various data programming scenarios:

Related Technologies

Explore connections to other relevant Microsoft technologies.

.NET Framework
SQL Server
Azure Data Services

Tools

Discover development tools that facilitate data programming.

Visual Studio
SQL Server Management Studio