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Data Tutorials for Windows

Explore a comprehensive collection of tutorials designed to help you master data manipulation, storage, and visualization within the Windows ecosystem. Whether you're working with local databases, cloud services, or advanced data processing techniques, these guides will empower your development journey.

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Database Management

Learn to interact with SQL Server, SQLite, and other database systems.

Data Visualization

Create compelling charts and graphs for insightful data representation.

Cloud Data Services

Integrate with Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and more.

Data Serialization

Master formats like JSON, XML, and Protocol Buffers.

SQL Basics

Introduction to SQL for Windows Developers

Get started with the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL) and how to use it with Windows applications.

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Entity Framework

Working with Entity Framework Core

Learn to build data access layers efficiently using Entity Framework Core in your C# projects.

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JSON Handling

Handling JSON Data in UWP Apps

Discover how to serialize and deserialize JSON data effectively for Universal Windows Platform applications.

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Azure SQL

Connecting to Azure SQL Database

A step-by-step guide to securely connecting your Windows applications to Azure SQL Database.

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Data Visualization

Introduction to Data Visualization

Explore libraries and techniques for presenting data in a visually engaging manner.

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REST APIs

Consuming RESTful APIs

Learn how to fetch and utilize data from web services using RESTful API principles.

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Code Example: Simple Data Query

Here's a basic example of how you might query data using C# and a hypothetical data access layer.

// Assume 'dbContext' is an instance of your data context
var users = dbContext.Users
    .Where(u => u.IsActive == true)
    .OrderBy(u => u.LastName)
    .ToList();

foreach (var user in users)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Name: {user.FirstName} {user.LastName}, Email: {user.Email}");
}