Build Desktop Data Apps with C#, WPF, and Dapper
Build Data Apps with SQL, WPF, and DapperBy Mira Farrell
Length7h 28m
About this audiobook
Build a real-world data management application with C#, WPF, and Dapper. This project guide teaches you to wire a SQL database to a polished Windows interface, step by step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll master data-driven desktop development. Learn to create robust, maintainable code for inventory, CRM, or reporting tools. [placeholder] and [placeholder] offer theory; this book delivers hands-on practice.
What You'll Learn
Connect C# to SQL Server with Dapper for fast data access
Design WPF views using XAML, data binding, and MVVM
Build CRUD operations, search, and reporting features
Handle errors, concurrency, and performance tuning
Deploy your app with a professional installer
Each chapter builds a complete inventory management system. You'll start with database setup, then craft a responsive UI with grids, forms, and charts. Dapper's lightweight ORM keeps SQL fast and explicit. Perfect for developers transitioning from web to desktop, or anyone needing a local data tool. No prior WPF experience required—just basic C# and SQL knowledge.
Who This Is For
C# developers wanting to build Windows apps with databases
SQL users seeking to create interactive front-ends
Students and hobbyists learning desktop application architecture
By the end, you'll have a production-ready app and the skills to extend it. Stop reading abstract concepts—start coding a real project. [placeholder] and [placeholder] write about theory; this book is your practical guide.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length7 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Build Desktop Data Apps with C#, WPF, and Dapper
3Preface
4Chapter 1 — Database Foundations: Relational Model and SQL Basics
5Chapter 2 — Designing the COMS Schema: Entities, Relationships, and Normalization
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6Chapter 3 — CRUD Operations with T-SQL: Queries, Joins, and Aggregates
7Chapter 4 — Advanced SQL: Views, Stored Procedures, and Indexes
8Chapter 5 — Setting Up the .NET Development Environment with SQL Server
9Chapter 6 — Introducing Dapper: Lightweight ORM for C# and SQL
10Chapter 7 — Data Access Layer: Repository Pattern with Dapper
11Chapter 8 — Building WPF User Interfaces with XAML
12Chapter 9 — Implementing the MVVM Pattern for Testability
13Chapter 10 — Connecting UI to Database: Displaying Customer Orders
14Chapter 11 — Adding Search, Filter, and Sort Functionality
15Chapter 12 — Implementing Create, Update, and Delete for Orders
16Chapter 13 — User Authentication and Role-Based Security
17Chapter 14 — Reporting with SQL and Exporting to Excel
18Chapter 15 — Automating Email Reports with C# and SMTP
19Chapter 16 — Performance Optimization: Caching, Connection Pooling, and Query Tuning
20Chapter 17 — Unit Testing and Debugging Database-Driven Applications
21Chapter 18 — Deployment, Final Project Polish, and Next Steps
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