I am also just learning the .NET. I'm using C# so far, but all .NET
languages are very much alike nowadays.
IBM advises using IBM.Data.DB2.iSeries provider for our beloved IBM i, so
that's what I've been using in my learning projects. It has worked well so
far.
I am using DataGridView component for this experimentation. That also is
working well so far.
I don't think there's anything wrong with using OleDb or ODBC providers.
The only thing is that they're unmanaged code so it sort of goes against the
general .NET philosophy. Since I'm in the academic phase yet, I wanted to
remain in the managed code. When I get to the "real" stuff, who knows.
HTH, Elvis
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From: systemidotnet-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:systemidotnet-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bob Cagle
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:11 AM
To: systemidotnet@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [SystemiDotNet] Beginning VB.Net project
I am fairly new to VB.NET. I have a simple project that I'm working on to
get my feet wet. I have the data stored on my i5. This will be a simple
file maintenance app - add/delete/edit records, etc.
I know there are several ways to connect to a database. But, in your
opinion, what's the best way to connect to the i5 to pull data into your
VB.NET app? And why?
Bob Cagle
midrange.com
