Advantages of dotConnect for SQL Server
Wide Coverage of SQL Server Features
By providing access to the most advanced database functionality, dotConnect for
SQL Server allows developers to harness the full capabilities of the SQL Server
and optimize their database applications. dotConnect for SQL Server stands out as
the set of components with the widest support of SQL Server functionality.
Optimized Code
The goal of dotConnect for SQL Server is to enable developers to write efficient
and flexible database applications. The dotConnect for SQL Server assemblies are
implemented using optimized code and advanced data access algorithms. Components
undergo comprehensive performance tests and are designed to help you write thin
and efficient product data access layers.
Database Application Development Extensions
dotConnect for SQL Server has rich set of design time tools that leverage the development
process greatly. Particularly, there are convenient design time component editors,
wizards and managers for typed SQL Server-specific components, toolset for live
data binding, cross-form components cooperation, and much more. dotConnect for SQL
Server integrates tightly with Visual Studio 2008 - 2022 and Delphi.
Both Connected and Disconnected Models
dotConnect for SQL Server combines connected and disconnected data access models
in single SqlDataTable component, which allows you to design more flexible application
architecture and use full power of data binding.
Comprehensive Support for ADO.NET Technology Features
dotConnect for SQL Server supports new ADO.NET features and technologies as soon
as they are released. This includes base-class-based provider model, provider factories,
connection string builder, metadata schemas, asynchronous commands, pooling enhancements,
batch update support, provider-specific types, server enumeration, database change
notification support and so on. dotConnect for SQL Server will continue supporting
the newest standards and innovations of the .NET Framework.
