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Q&A

Q1:	I don't get it. Why doesn't a DataReader support databinding on Windows Forms? It seems like so much less code to write!
A1:	It's true that using DataReaders amounts to writing less code. To bind to a control in Windows Forms, the class must expose the IList or IListSource interface of the System.ComponentModel namespace. A DataReader is an unbuffered stream of data that does not support these interfaces.
Q2:	You kept mentioning scalability. How can I achieve maximum performance and scalability in my data access applications?
A2:	Even though applications might be hindered by the hardware they're running on, writing efficient code also makes a big difference. Follow these tips to maximize your code performance: Always open database connections ...