How do you handle exceptions in ADO.NET?

Short answer: ADO.NET exceptions are typically handled using try-catch blocks. This helps to capture any errors during database operations such as connection failures, query issues, or command execution errors. Example: try { SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(connectionString); connection.Open(); SqlCommand command = new SqlCommand("SELECT * FROM Customers", connection); SqlDataReader reader = command.ExecuteReader();

Example code

} catch (SqlException ex) { Console.WriteLine("Database error: " + ex.Message); } catch (Exception ex) { Console.WriteLine("General error: " + ex.Message); }

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s reporting job still uses ADO.NET for a heavy SQL query where raw performance and stored procedures matter more than EF convenience.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.