dotConnect for MySQL Overview
dotConnect for MySQL, formerly known as MyDirect .NET, is an enhanced ORM-enabled
data provider for MySQL that builds on the ADO.NET technology to present a complete
solution for developing MySQL-based database applications. It introduces new approaches
for designing application architecture, boosts productivity, and leverages database
applications.
ORM Solutions
dotConnect for MySQL offers enhanced ORM support with a bundled visual designer
for ORM models - Entity Developer.
dotConnect for MySQL supports
ADO.NET Entity Framework,
NHibernate, and LinqConnect
(formerly known as LINQ to MySQL) - our own ORM solution, closely compatible to
Microsoft LINQ to SQL, while extending its functionality with its own features.
Quotes
I currently use dotConnect for MySQL and I've been very happy with the tool.
Dave Caplan, President, Auction Software Systems
.. you can choose with
Devart's components, if you wish to develop Linq to (any ADO.NET based database)
like: Linq to MySQL, Linq to MSSQL ,Linq to Oracle, Linq to Postgres...
So, Devart was the first around the web, which provided such a tool in a professional
way. In the early days, there have been really big and basic problems. But Now,
this software has become a very well working component. The problems, which are
still in the software, are most very specific problems, which can be handled with
little workarounds. So, what I try to say is, that this software is prooved and
works fast and without problems.
If the other components are working this professional way, I don't know.
The question, Linq2... or Entity Framework. You can chosse both technologies with
Devart's components. Both technologies are shipped with the installation.
Harald Bacik, Intelli Soft, Owner
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Features
Direct Mode
Allows your application to work with MySQL
directly via TCP/IP without involving MySQL client library.
Implements Role, Session State, Membership, Profile, Site Map, and other ASP 2.0 providers.
Monitoring
Allows per-component tracing of database events with a free dbMonitor application.