simpleCRUD

(2024)

simpleCRUD is a lightweight desktop application built with VB.NET, demonstrating basic Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations using a MySQL database.
It is intended as a learning resource or starter template for developers building Windows Forms applications with database integration.

Preview Video

Features

• Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) functionality
• Simple Windows Forms user interface
• MySQL database integration using MySql.Data.dll
• Data display using ListView

Requirements

• Visual Studio 2012 or later
  Download Visual Studio
• .NET Framework 4.8.1 or later
  Download .NET Framework 4.8.1
• XAMPP or WAMP (for MySQL)
  Download XAMPP
  Download WAMP
• SQLYog or any MySQL client
  Download SQLYog
• MySQL .NET Connector (MySql.Data.dll)
  Download Connector/NET

Installation

1. Download and extract the project .zip file.
2. Start MySQL using XAMPP, WAMP, or another server stack.
3. Open your MySQL client and import the .sql file located in the sql folder.
4. Open simpleCRUD.sln in Visual Studio.
5. Ensure the following before running the application:
   • The project targets .NET Framework 4.8.1 or later.
   • MySql.Data.dll is added and referenced in the project.
6. Build and run the project.

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Developer: Janelle Ann Castillo (nncast)