Question Connecting DataGridView to datasource

[DjGrego]

Hello. I'm learning how to create a DataGridView and bind to a database. I'm currently using .net 6.0 on VS 2022 with Winforms. Most tutorials I see show that I go to Data Sources window and choose the database from there. No data sources show up even after I setup the server. What is the best way to go about this? Should I be using a different framework, or should I learn to connect to the database programmatically?

 

[Skydiver]

Your question as it currently stands, your question is more about how to see data sources in Visual Studio, rather than WinForms itself.

 

[Skydiver]

No data sources show up even after I setup the server.

How exactly did you setup "the server"?

 

[DjGrego]

I added a "new item", then chose "service-based database". Then under the "server explorer", I added a table.




Thank you for your help.

 

[DjGrego]

Your question as it currently stands, your question is more about how to see data sources in Visual Studio, rather than WinForms itself.

I understand. You are right. I read some things that lead me to believe the problem is related to winforms, but likely not the case.