How to convince my co-workers not to use datasets for enterprise development (.NET 2.0+)

Question

Everyone I work with is obsessed with the data-centric approach to enterprise development and hates the idea of using custom collections/objects. What is the best way to convince them otherwise?

Answer 1

Do it by example and tread lightly. Anything stronger will just alienate you from the rest of the team.

Remember to consider the possibility that they're onto something you've missed. Being part of a team means taking turns learning & teaching.

No single person has all the answers.