All programmers working in database technology using Microsoft development tools will need this book; it is a reference book and is therefore suitable for beginners and experienced programmers alike. This is a great addition to any other Apress book and one to keep on the desk at all times! This exciting book provides a complete reference to the ADO API, covering all versions up to the latest 2.8. As this is a reference, code samples are concise, focusing on ADO techniques rather than the environment in which it is used. This title is a updated reprint of the Wrox title of the same name bought by Apress when Wrox collapsed earlier this year. All told, this would be the fourth edition of the title. * This is the most definitive book on the subject and has been the leading reference on ADO since its first release * Covers all versions of ADO * Covers related technologies, such as ADOX and ADOMD * Supported by online samples in multiple languages * Examines performance aspects of ADO