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.NET code to convert a SQL query to CSV format for output to file, etc

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:19:29 GMT

Free VB.NET code to convert a SQL query to CSV format for easy output to a file, the console, or via a HttpResponse (for you ASP.NETers out there looking for an easy way to dynamically output a CSV for real-time data download)

Nullable Data Readers

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:01:01 GMT

FTA: .NET 2.0 introduced nullable types into the CLR which, for the first time, provided the ability for value types to be assigned a null value. However, ADO.NET 2.0 did not introduce any new features specifically for dealing with nullable types. Therefore, one of the primary goals for the classes presented in this article is to provide a simple API for working with nullable types within the persistence layer.

Common Pattern For Working With DataReader

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:01:01 GMT

A description of a common pattern for working with DataReader object which as described here: http://vaultofthoughts.net/WhatYouShouldDisposeWhenUsingADONET.aspx Is IDisposable and should be disposed!

DataGrid Paging and Sorting Using A DataReader

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:05:00 GMT

This article will demonstrate two ways one could implement the DataReader to bind a DataGrid, that includes caching, paging and persistent bi-directional sorting, all without the use of a DataAdapter/DataSet at all!

Accessing and Updating Data in ASP.NET 2.0: Data Source Control Basics

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:01:00 GMT

This is a nice article on the declarative use of the data source controls to access your data in .NET. I prefer getting my hands dirty with a SqlConnection and SqlDataReader but find these control useful for rapid prototyping.