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Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate
Key Concepts: MS Access database (ADO), DataGrid, CRUD operations

A complete application to add, edit, delete, and search student records. Uses Microsoft ADO Data Control 6.0.

Features:

Database connection (ADO):

Dim conn As New ADODB.Connection
Dim rs As New ADODB.Recordset
conn.ConnectionString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=" & App.Path & "\school.mdb"
conn.Open
rs.Open "SELECT * FROM students", conn, adOpenDynamic, adLockOptimistic

What you learn: Database integration, bound controls, SQL basics.

Best for: Database connectivity using ADODC or Data Control.