How can you retrieve and display the data from the database in a GridView in an ASP.NET application?

Short answer: In an ASP.NET WebForms application, you can use the GridView control to display data from a database by following these steps:

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.