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Hello,
I am looking to buy the bare bones Visual C# personal edition that runs for around $106.00. Does Visual C# come with the .NET framework.
Also, if I want to access a SQL Server table from .NET, how can I do this without having to buy MS SQL server. I just can't afford to go out and buy SQL Server.
Thanks for the help.
Well...I assume you mean the standard edition since I am not aware of a personal edition...in this case the answer is yes...Quote:
Originally posted by HappyGoLucky
I am looking to buy the bare bones Visual C# personal edition that runs for around $106.00. Does Visual C# come with the .NET framework.
I want to buy Visual C#.net and I would like to be able to work with SQL Server tables. Do I have to buy SQL server in order to do this? If not what are other databases that I could use equally well?
Thanks in advance Amy
You can use MSDE for free. It's the basically the same except it's for small websites, and desktop applications.
[Andreas]: Fixed link... :cool:
The pages joan_fl linked to don't explicitly state it but it looks like MSDE might even come with Visual C#.NET. (It certainly comes with Visual Studio.NET - according to the site.)
Of course, you still want to download the latest update...
You don't have to own SQL Server, just have access to it. For example, if you are doing your coding at work, there might be a SQL Server you can get permission to connect to.Quote:
how can I do this without having to buy MS SQL server.
Also, it is possible to (fairly easily) write code for just about any database server out there: MySQL (which is what I'm using at the moment), Interbase (Borland), Access, etc.
If you're just starting out, it's probably best to use MSDE though - you'll have fewer configuration issues to have to wrestle with and you'll find a lot more relevent sample code and tutorials.
Well...it is part of the .NET framework SDK, however, you need to eplicitely select it for installation (it is not done by default)...Quote:
Originally posted by ShawnDev
The pages joan_fl linked to don't explicitly state it but it looks like MSDE might even come with Visual C#.NET.