What does this mean: Next add reference to: MySql.Data
actually I have downloaded mysql connector/net. by following these instructions:
First, you need to install the mysql connector/net, it is located at: http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/1.0.html
Next create a new project
Next add reference to: MySql.Data
Next add "using MySql.Data.MySqlClient;" but im not able to install the connector.
website:http://bitdaddys.com/MySQL-ConnectorNet.html
Once the MySQL Installations are done, restart Visual Studio 2019. Now, go to Solution Explorer. Right click on the project, click on Add and select the Reference. Click on MySql.
MySQL Connector/NET enables you to develop . NET applications that require secure, high-performance data connectivity with MySQL. It implements the required ADO.NET interfaces and integrates into ADO. NET-aware tools. You can build applications using your choice of .
"Add a reference to MySql.Data.dll" means you need to add a library reference to the downloaded connector. The IDE will link the database connection library with your application when it compiles.
I downloaded the binary (no installer) zip package from the MySQL web site, extracted onto the desktop, and did the following:
using MySql.Data.MySqlClient;
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