Npgsql
This is a .NET Framework Class Library provided by Npgsql Development Team.
The class library is contained in the file Npgsql.dll.
The class library is contained in the file Npgsql.dll.
Coding
Add a reference to the assembly Npgsql and include the Npgsql namespace. Instantiate a new NpgsqlConnection connection object. Set the connection string and open the connection.
VB.NET code sample
C# code sample
VB.NET code sample
Imports Npgsql
Dim myConnection As NpgsqlConnection = New NpgsqlConnection()
myConnection.ConnectionString = myConnectionString
myConnection.Open()
//execute queries, etc
myConnection.Close()
Dim myConnection As NpgsqlConnection = New NpgsqlConnection()
myConnection.ConnectionString = myConnectionString
myConnection.Open()
//execute queries, etc
myConnection.Close()
C# code sample
using Npgsql;
NpgsqlConnection myConnection = new NpgsqlConnection();
myConnection.ConnectionString = myConnectionString;
myConnection.Open();
//execute queries, etc
myConnection.Close();
NpgsqlConnection myConnection = new NpgsqlConnection();
myConnection.ConnectionString = myConnectionString;
myConnection.Open();
//execute queries, etc
myConnection.Close();
Description
Npgsql is a .Net Data Provider for Postgresql. It allows any program developed for .Net framework to access database server. It is implemented in 100% C# code. Works with Postgresql 7.x and above.
More info about this class library can be found at the Npgsql Development Team product page.
Connection Strings
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