This section of the documentation contains topics that help you design powerful, flexible applications with use of dotConnect for SQLite advanced features. The section describes how to employ best the components and technologies that constitute dotConnect for SQLite.
There are many database application development approaches, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. This topic describes some of database application design patterns applicable with dotConnect for SQLite and lists their tradeoffs to help you decide which one best suits your development needs.
The SQLiteDataTable component is one of the most effective tools in the dotConnect for SQLite arsenal. It combines connection to server, command object and data storage in single component with really comprehensive capabilities. In addition, it can accomplish data access tasks in both connected and disconnected models. This topic describes how you can use some of the SQLiteDataTable features.
dotConnect for SQLite enhances SQL handling capabilities with usage of parameters in SQL queries. You can make execution of a query or stored procedure very flexible using several simple techniques. This article describes some basics you must be acquainted with when working with parameters in dotConnect for SQLite, as well as parameters synchronization and some nuances related to usage of stored procedures.
dotConnect for SQLite has extra components designed to simplify some tasks and support SQLite specific technologies.
dotConnect for SQLite 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. The DataSet Manager displays the data sources in your project represented by SQLiteDataSet and SQLiteDataTable classes and allows you to create a user interface with data-bound controls by dragging items from the window onto forms in the project.
Describes dotConnect for SQLite features, specific for WinForms applications.
Describes dotConnect for SQLite features, specific for ASP.NET applications.
This topic describes how to use command editor for setting SQL commands to the different data access components, like SQLiteDataTable, SQLiteDataAdapter, or SQLiteDataSource.
dotConnect for SQLite has useful feature - GetSchema method. It allows you to read server schema information without writing queries and parsing the output. All information you may want to obtain is brought to you by single function in easy-to-process format.
dotConnect for SQLite supports asynchronous execution of methods that take most of time in database applications. These are opening a connection, transferring large blocks of data, and other operations alike.
dotConnect for SQLite can be used in conjunction with Microsoft Enterprise Library Data Access Application Block. This topic describes what is Enterprise Library, what part of it can be substituted with dotConnect for SQLite, and how to use the bundle in your applications.
This tutorial describes how to create a simple package that imports a table from a SQLite server to SQL Server for further operations such as analysis or reporting.
This tutorial describes how to use dotConnect for SQLite to synchronize SQLite databases with Microsoft Sync Framework.