HardyRexion

Hello, Hoping you could help someone with VB6 ADO experience trying to make the transition to VB2010.

Is there a definitive book on connecting to a SQL server and manipulating the data, especially retrieval, editing and updating of records.


I was used to using MS Access but have decided I should learn the big boy's database. I have a small sample project I have finally managed to get working but there seems to be so many ways to do the same thing, I would just like to learn the way that is most intuitive when reading the code.

So any pointers on the best reading for this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Gruff

Choice is a good thing.

I am not a fan of components tightly coupled to a database.

I like to use SQL queries for input and output in a loosely coupled database.
For some things it is more appropriate.

I also like to use a datagridview linked to a dataview which allows cells to be edited. Running update on the dataview updates the database.

I wouldn't fall in love with any particular tool.

As far a readability I would compartmentalize your code by creating your own classes as much as possible.

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Re books.
I do not own any database books other than the "SQL for dummies" which is about the SQL language and not a database tutorial so I cannot truthfully recommend a great one.

I notice that Amazon has one entitled
"Visual Basic .NET Database Programming for Dummies"
That has a chapter on migrating from ADO to ADO.NET.
Despite the Title I find the "Dummies" Books to be very useful for getting started with new programming topics and as a future reference.

if you google. "VB.NET SQL database tutorial" You will get a number of hits.
I guess that is where I would start scanning for something useful.