Should I use a DAO !!

[donjoin]

Please guys could you tell me the advantages for using Data Access Object (DAO) to connect my Database (made by Access) to my program (made by VB6) , and how , and is it better than Data Control item ??

[Campion]

I suggest you use ADO. It's more up-to-date and flexible than DAO was ever meant to be.

And for your other question, both ADO and DAO are better than using a bound data control. However, there are some situations where using a bound data control could be beneficial.

[RhinoBull]

And for your other question, both ADO and DAO are better than using a bound data control.

Correction: ADO and DAO libraries - there are two data controls: ADO and DAO.

However, there are some situations where using a bound data control could be beneficial.

I haven't found one so far. Have you?


@donjoin:

no, don't use data control (try to stay away from it as far as possible) nor DAO - ADO is much more robust and flexible data access library.

[Campion]

I haven't found one so far. Have you?

I have never needed a DBC outside of learning exercises. But, you know, never say never. I'm sure someone will think of something.

[Ellis Dee]

hehheh.

My first thought on reading the "there are some situations it could be beneficial" comment was "yeah, if you're in a class and the teacher requires it."

I've never met a useful databound control.