- Setup and Basics
- SqlClient namespace enables database interaction in C# applications
- Visual Studio requires adding System.Data.SqlClient namespace
- Connection string can be created through Data > Add New Data Source
- Database Operations
- SqlConnection creates database connections
- SqlCommand handles data insertion
- SqlDataReader reads and processes table rows
- ExecuteNonQuery method is ideal for inserting data
- Security and Best Practices
- Using statements help manage system resources
- SqlParameter prevents SQL injection attacks
- Raw data insertion should be avoided
- Indexes can improve performance with large datasets
- Implementation Details
- Dog class represents database table structure
- Console program demonstrates dynamic data insertion
- Program parses input using Split and int.Parse methods
- Source code available for download with namespace changes