Data Access and XML Support in the .NET Compact Framework
The .NET Compact Framework provides a rich implementation of ADO.NET for devices, including support for the DataSet and DataView classes. The .NET Compact Framework also supports SQL Server Compact Edition.
Note
By default, SQL Server Compact 3.5 documentation is not installed locally. To download SQL Server Compact 3.5 Books Online, visit the SQL Server Compact 3.5 Books Online Download Center.
In This Section
Devices and Data Access
Describes important facts about data access using the .NET Compact Framework.Data Binding in the .NET Compact Framework
Describes support for data binding in the .NET Compact Framework.Using the DataGrid in the .NET Compact Framework
Explains the differences between the DataGrid in the .NET Compact Framework and the DataGrid in the full .NET Framework.How to: Use the DataGrid on the Pocket PC
Describes how to build a data forms application by using the DataGrid control for the Pocket PC.How to: Use the DataGrid on the Smartphone
Describes how to build a data forms application that is similar to the Smartphone Contacts application by using the DataGrid control for the Smartphone.LINQ in the .NET Compact Framework
Explains the differences between Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) in the .NET Compact Framework and LINQ in the full .NET Framework.XML Support
Lists the limitations for using XML in the .NET Compact Framework.
Related Sections
- ADO.NET Overview
Provides an introduction to the design and components of ADO.NET.
Change History
Date |
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Reason |
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May 2009 |
Added note describing where to find SQL Server Compact Edition documentation. |
Information enhancement. |