>Can anyone point me to a good reference to help me understand typed datasets?
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>My understanding to this point is that a typed dataset simply has an XML Schema associated with it. I'm doing this at runtime by using the ReadXmlSchema() method of the dataset.
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>I'm a little vague as to the utility and advantages of using typed datasets, and it would seem that maintenance of the XML Schemas for each dataset used in a complex application could become a bit of a headache. I want to learn more.
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>Thanks.

It is pretty simple to write a small application that can generate the XSD for you from the table structure or from the results of a stored procedure. Add the XSD to your project and your good to go. We have sub-classed from generated C# code the VS.NET generates from a XSD, so we have even greater flexibility. You do have to change structure anytime your table changes or your SQL statement changes, but with a tool it can be very quickly done.

It makes the syntax easier when coding, I think and adds another layer of type checking before it goes into the database. I think the advantages outweight any disadvantages.

Morgan