Assuming only basic knowledge of C# 2008, Beginning C# 2008 Databases teaches all the fundamentals of database technology and database programming readers need to quickly become highly proficient database users and application developers.

A comprehensive tutorial on both SQL Server 2005 and ADO.NET 3.0, Beginning C# 2008 Databases explains and demonstrates how to create database objects and program against them in both TSQL and C#. Full of practical, detailed examples, it's been fully revised and updated for C# 2008 and offers the most complete, detailed, and gentle introduction to database technology for all C# programmers at any level of experience.Comprehensively and concisely explains fundamental database concepts and programming techniques Rich in working examples of both TSQL and C# programs Covers all the features most database programming ever requires What you'll learn How relational databases work and how to use them How C# uses ADO.NET to access databases How to write stored procedures in TSQL and call them from C# programs How to use XML in database applications How to use LINQ to simplify C# database programming How to install SQL Server 2005 Express and Visual C# 3.0 Express and use them to teach yourself database programming by doing it Who this book is for

Beginning C# 2008 Databases is for every C# programmer. Database programming requires relatively little knowledge of C# but a lot of knowledge about relational database concepts and the database language SQL. This book assumes no prior database experience and teaches you, always through handson examples, how to create and use relational databases with SQL and how to access them with C#. Almost every application needs to access a database, and this book teaches all the fundamentals you needand may ever needto develop professional database applications.

"Beginning Visual Basic 2005 Databases" teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the new SQL Server XML data type and the forthcoming LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic.

In addition to teaching you database basics like using SQL to communicate with databases, this book provides you with detailed, code-practical techniques to access data in VB 2005 across a range of coding situations. Code-heavy and full of practical detail, this book has been fully revised and upgraded for .NET 2.0 and offers you the best contemporary practice in this core programming area, so that youll find yourself using it in nearly all your .NET projects.

"Beginning C# 2005 Databases: From Novice to Professional" teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, the SQL database language, and ADO.NET 2.0. Youll also get a sound start in developing console, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and even XML database applications.

This book also teaches you database basics and how to use SQL to communicate with databases. Youll get detailed and code-practical techniques to access data in C# across a wide range of specific coding situations. Fully revised and upgraded for .NET 2.0, this book offers you the best contemporary practice in this core programming area, and youll find yourself using it in nearly all your .NET projects. This book systematically Provides step-by-step instructions on installing and configuring Visual C# and SQL Server Express editions Presents all essential SQL query and update concepts and syntax, so you dont need prior familiarity with relational databases or SQL Describes how to use ADO.NET transactions, exceptions, and events Covers ADO.NET features for handling XML, text, and binary data Explains all concepts through straightforward code examples

Beginning Visual Basic 2008 Databases teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the new SQL Server XML data type and the forthcoming LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic. In addition to teaching you database basics like using SQL to communicate with databases, this book provides you with detailed, code-practical techniques to access data in VB 2008 across a range of coding situations. Code-heavy and full of practical detail, this book has been fully revised and upgraded for .NET 2.0 and offers you the best contemporary practice in this core programming area, so that you'll find yourself using it in nearly all your .NET projects. Provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure necessary tools Presents all essential SQL query and update concepts and syntax, so you don't need prior familiarity with relational databases or SQL Describes how to use ADO.NET transactions, exceptions, and events Covers ADO.NET features for handling XML, text, and binary data within a VB 2005 context Explains all concepts through straightforward code examples What you'll learn How relational databases work and how to use them How VB uses ADO.NET to access databases How to write stored procedures in T-SQL and call them from VB programs How to use XML in database applications How to use LINQ to simplify VB database programming How to install SQL Server 2005 Express and use it to teach yourself databases by doing databases Who is this book for? Beginning VB 2008 Databases is for every VB programmer. Databaseprogramming requires relatively little knowledge of VB but a lot of knowledge about relational database concepts and the database language SQL. This book assumes no prior database experience and teaches you, always through hands-on examples, how to create and use relational databases with SQL and how to access them with VB. Almost every application needs to access a database, and this book teaches all the fundamentals you may ever need to develop professional database applications. About the Apress Beginning Series The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry-level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from novice to professional. You'll start your journey by seeing what you need to know--but without needless theory and filler. You'll build your skill set by learning how to put together real-world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there--it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory Related Titles Pro T-SQL 2005 Programmer's Guide Foundations of LINQ in C#

No matter what programs you develop, there always exists a bottom line: you must know how to access and manipulate data. While data can be stored in many places, large quantities of frequently accessed data must be structured appropriately in relational databases like SQL Server. Meanwhile, data access in .NET is achieved through the ADO.NET classes - which essentially replace ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), combining ADO-style ease with the power of XML.Like an easy-to-read ADO.NET tutorial, this book will enhance your understanding of databases. The text reaches out to you, the intermediate-level C# programmer, by explaining data access with heavy reliance on C#. This book's ultimate goal: to marry its content with your existing code knowledge base.