ADO.NET is a set of computer software elements that can be used to access data and data services. It is a part of the base class library that is included with the Microsoft® .NET Framework. ADO.NET is frequently used by programmers to access and modify data stored in relational database systems, though it can also be used to access data in non-relational sources.

LINQ (Language Integrated Query) is a Microsoft .NET Framework component that adds native data querying capabilities to .NET languages.

The courseware included in this category encompasses a broad range of classes from introductory level courses to advanced courses on building database access applications using ADO.NET and LINQ with C#®.

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