dotConnect Express for MySQL is a free, enhanced data provider framework using ADO.NET and advanced technologies, designed for optimal and efficient development.
One of the most significant features of dotConnect Express for MySQL is its flexible connectivity capabilities. This means that the tool can operate either in Direct mode, without the MySQL client library, or in Client mode with the use of libmysql.dll.
Another fantastic advantage of this tool is its rich set of design-time tools that can simplify your development process greatly. For instance, you'll have access to convenient design-time component editors, wizards, and managers, as well as a toolset for live data binding. What's more, dotConnect Express for MySQL integrates tightly with Data Designer Extensibility features (DDEX), allowing you to design applications in a more convenient and fast way.
With this integration, you can use various tools such as DataSet Designer, Data Source wizard, Query Builder, TableAdapter configuration, Preview Data capability, and configuration web SqlDataSource component effectively. Furthermore, you can use Server Explorer to open data connections, log in to servers and explore databases. You can also view and retrieve information from all of the databases you're connected to, which includes database tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and expansion of individual notes to list columns or arguments.
Overall, if you're looking for a stable, flexible and feature-rich software tool for MySQL database management, then dotConnect Express for MySQL will meet all your needs.
Version 8.4: - Visual Studio 2015 is supported
Version 8.3: - The ADO.NET implementation of ASP.NET Identity and ASP.NET Identity 2.0 support is added
Version 6.10:
The Express Edition is a free data provider with basic connectivity features:
* .NET Framework support
* ADO.NET core classes
* Native data types classes and structures
Version 5.50:
Visual Studio 2010 Beta supported
The behavior of ConnectionTimeout corrected
Ability to perform SSH authentication using public key added
HTTP tunneling improved with the new PHP script
The LocalFailover property and ConnectionLost event added for processing connection problems
Version 5.00:
- MyDirect .NET renamed to dotConnect for MySQL
- Renamed assemblies, namespaces, and classes