This section of the documentation includes articles that help you design powerful, flexible applications with the use of dotConnect for MySQL advanced features. It explains how to best use the components and technologies that make up dotConnect for MySQL.
There are many database application development approaches, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. This article describes some of the database application design patterns applicable with dotConnect for MySQL and lists their tradeoffs to help you decide which one best suits your development needs.
The MySqlDataTable component is one of the most effective tools in the dotConnect for MySQL arsenal. It combines connection to server, command object and data storage in a single component with really comprehensive capabilities. In addition, it can accomplish data access tasks in both connected and disconnected models. This article explains how you can use some of the MySqlDataTable features.
dotConnect for MySQL enhances SQL handling capabilities by using parameters in SQL queries. With a few simple techniques, you can make the execution of queries or stored procedures much more flexible and efficient. This article covers the essential concepts you need to learn with when working with parameters in dotConnect for MySQL, including parameters of synchronization and some important aspects related to usage of stored procedures.
dotConnect for MySQL has extra components designed to simplify some tasks and support MySQL specific technologies.
dotConnect for MySQL leverages managing DataSets in your applications with such tools as DataSet Wizard and DataSet Manager. The DataSet Wizard allows you to create and manage typed provider-specific datasets. DataSet Manager displays the data sources in your project represented by the MySqlDataSet and MySqlDataTable classes and allows you to create a user interface with data-bound controls by dragging items from the window onto forms in the project.
This section explains how to perform batch operations in dotConnect for MySQL to efficiently handle large volumes of data.
Describes the dotConnect for MySQL features, specific to WinForms applications.
Describes the dotConnect for MySQL features, specific to ASP.NET applications.
This article outlines how to use the Command Editor to configure SQL commands for various data access components, such as MySqlDataTable, MySqlDataAdapter, or MySqlDataSource.
dotConnect for MySQL has a useful feature - the GetSchema method. It allows you to retrieve server schema information without the need to write queries or parse their output manually. This method provides all the necessary details in a single, easy-to-process format.
dotConnect for MySQL supports asynchronous execution of time-consuming operations in database applications, such as opening connections, transferring large volumes of data, and similar tasks.
dotConnect for MySQL can be used in conjunction with Microsoft Enterprise Library Data Access Application Block. This article describes what is Enterprise Library, what part of it can be substituted with dotConnect for MySQL, and how to use the bundle in your applications.
This tutorial outlines how to use dotConnect for MySQL to synchronize MySQL databases with Microsoft Sync Framework.
This section details the dotConnect for MySQL integration with Windows Workflow Foundation.