DataAccessApplicationBlock

Data Access Application Block Screencast - Enterprise Library Videos - DAAB

Based on requests, I have put together a quick screencast introducing the Data Access Application Block ( DAAB ) with and without Unity.

Enterprise Library DAAB - ADO.NET and Stored Procedures Made Easy

If you are unfamiliar with the Data Access Application Block, here are some code snippets showing the value of the DAAB as presented at my last presentation...

Microsoft Community Summit Presentation - Enterprise Library 4.0 and Unity IoC

During the Microsoft Community Summit from June 7-8, 2008, I presented the following Topic - Enterprise Library 4.0 and Unity IoC. The presentation discussed the integration of Enterprise Library 4.0 with Unity IoC and, in particular, how to use the Data Access Application Block, Logging Application Block, and Validation Application Block in a layered application using Model-View-Presenter.

Enterprise Library 4.0 Data Access Application Block ( DAAB ) and Unity IoC Screencast

A new screencast showing off the use of the Enterprise Library 4.0 Data Access Application Block using the EnterpriseLibraryCoreExtension and DataAccessBlockExtension that provide Unity IoC Integration. Step-by-step I show how to create a UnityContainer, add the extensions, access the database classes from the container, and inject those database classes into your custom classes. Enjoy.

Sarasota .NET Developer Group - ADO.NET LINQ To SQL Entity Framework ADO.NET Data Services

Learn and explore the variety of ways you can access data using ADO.NET, the Data Access Application Block, LINQ To SQL, ADO.NET Entity Framework, ADO.NET Data Services, and the ASP.NET 3.5 Dynamic Data Framework. In this session we will walk-thru and build several examples for each technique as well as discuss tips, strengths, and weaknesses.

Orlando Code Camp 2008 Presentation - SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques

David Hayden will be presenting SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques at the Orlando Code Camp in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008. You have optimized and tuned your SQL Server Database and now you need to access the data from your application. Learn and explore the variety of ways you can access the data using ADO.NET, the Data Access Application Block, LINQ To SQL, ADO.NET Entity Framework, ADO.NET Data Services, and the ASP.NET 3.5 Dynamic Data Framework. In this session we will walk-thru and build several examples for each technique as well as discuss tips, strengths, and weaknesses. Come with your questions and explore the wonderful world of data access to SQL Server!

SQLSaturday in Tampa Florida Presentation - SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques

David Hayden will be presenting SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques at SQLSaturday in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, February 16th, 2008. You have optimized and tuned your SQL Server Database and now you need to access the data from your application. Learn and explore the variety of ways you can access the data using ADO.NET, the Data Access Application Block, LINQ To SQL, ADO.NET Entity Framework, ADO.NET Data Services, and the ASP.NET 3.5 Dynamic Data Framework. In this session we will walk-thru and build several examples for each technique as well as discuss tips, strengths, and weaknesses. Come with your questions and explore the wonderful world of data access to SQL Server!

Repository Factory Enhancements to Use ConnectionStringSettings

Based on a couple of requests in the CodePlex RepositoryFactory Forums, I have made the following source code available for those interested in passing in a connection string during runtime to the RepositoryFactory Class as opposed to reading the connection string from configuration.

Repository Factory Guidance Package Code Walkthrough Screencast

This screencast walks one through the code generated by the Repository Factory Guidance Package for creating a data access layer in your applications.

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