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Data access in Windows apps?

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You can store data on the user's device by using a SQLite database. You can also connect your Windows app directly to a SQL Server, Cosmos DB, MySQL, or MongoDB database without having to use an external service layer.

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In this section, you'll learn how to store and retrieve data in a Windows app by using different back-end databases. Each topic provides a guide to help you get started.

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Use a SQLite database on Windows Shows you how to use SQLite to store and retrieve data in a light-weight database on the user's device. SQLite is a server-less, embedded database engine.
Use a SQL Server database in a Windows app Shows you how to connect directly to a SQL Server database and then store and retrieve data by using classes in the System.Data.SqlClient namespace. No service layer required.
Use a Cosmos DB database in a Windows app Shows you how to work with a Cosmos DB database and test the connection programmatically. Cosmos DB is a cloud-based document database.
Use a MySQL database in a Windows app Shows you how to connect to a MySQL database and interact with the database in a Windows application. MySQL is an open source, cross-platform relational database.
Use a MongoDB database in a Windows app Shows you how to work with a MongoDB database and test the connection programmatically. MongoDB is a cross-platform document database.

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