Hi
I have always use databases in my applications by manualy querying the DB and populating lists and combo box's, is this manual databinding?

Also I have never used the IDE to add a datasource, I watched a video tutorial once and thaught doing it manualy appeared to be easier and more dynamic, So naturally I turned a blind eye to the DataSource stuff in a project and to databinding and datasets etc (I hate wizards), i pretty much always just use datareaders. I realize that if I do things manualy I need to keep an eye on the DB for changes (if multiuser system)... What are the other cons of doing things my way or the more conventional "Add a datasource" way. It doesnt seem to me to have many benifits, but I obviously dont know much so I need some advice as I dont want to form a bad habbit and waste time and effort when the "Other" way is easier or better suited...