Exam 98-362: Windows Development Fundamentals/Accessing Data in a Windows Forms Application

This lesson covers Accessing Data in a Windows Forms Application. It looks at data access methods and databound controls.

Activity 1 - Understand Data Access Methods for a Windows Application

This objective may include but is not limited to: connecting to a database.

1. Read Development for Beginners.
2. Read Creating Data Applications by Using Visual Studio.

Activity 2 - Understand Databound Controls

This objective may include but is not limited to: how data is bound to controls; how to display the data in the appropriate manner; forms and WPF binding; validating databound items.

1. Read Windows Forms Data Binding.
2. Read Validating Data in Datasets.
3. Read Walkthrough: Validating Data in the Windows Forms DataGridView Control.

References

• Exam 98-362 Windows Development Fundamentals Student Study Guide
• Microsoft: Windows Development Fundamentals Exam Details