What are DataSet and DataTable in ADO.NET?
- DataSet: A collection of DataTables and relationships that represent the data in a
disconnected mode. A DataSet can hold multiple DataTables, each corresponding to
a database table or view. It's also capable of handling data relationships, such as
parent-child relationships.
- Example: A DataSet might hold a DataTable for customers and another for
their orders.
- DataTable: A single table of in-memory data, which is part of a DataSet. It represents
one database table and allows you to work with the data offline.
- Example: A DataTable for the Customers table that contains rows
representing each customer.