Data access is a core of most applications and an ability to efficiently access and modify a database is required for developers on a regular basis. In this article, you will look at accessing SQL-based data utilizing C# and ADO.NET and displaying the data in a data-bound grid control.

For nearly two years, Apple has wooed digital book publishers and authors with its unconditional support of the open EPUB standard. With last week’s introduction of iBooks 2.0, Apple has deliberately locked out that standard. Here’s why you should care.