ADO.NET

ADO.NET is a set of classes and tools provided by Microsoft to help developers connect to databases and manipulate data in their applications. It allows software to retrieve, insert, update, and delete data in a structured way. ADO.NET works with various data sources, such as SQL Server and Oracle, enabling applications to securely interact with data. It supports both connected and disconnected data scenarios, meaning it can work with live data or operate offline. Overall, ADO.NET simplifies data management tasks for developers, making it easier to build data-driven applications.