Published / updated29 Aug 2026

TRACK 07 · Beginner → Intermediate

ADO.NET & Dapper Data Access

Connect C# applications to SQL Server with safe, understandable data access.

Prerequisites

• C# fundamentals
• SQL Server fundamentals

Expected outcome

Implement and explain safe SQL-first data access in C#.

Curriculum topics

1. 01Connections and commands
2. 02Parameters and readers
3. 03Transactions
4. 04Dapper setup
5. 05Query and Execute methods
6. 06DTO and repository basics

Practical learning

• Build parameterized CRUD
• Debug a failed database operation

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