C# and MySQL

trying to create a desktop connection to a MySQL database

[togethercomms]

Hi All,

Appologies if this isn't the right place to post.
I am trying to create a desktop connection to a client MySQL database.

This is becuase i want to be able to offer a product that can connect to a MySQL database change edit and delete, as they would normally do from the control panel i built online.

It would work the same as the online control panel but on their desktop.

Now how would i go about creating and packaging this up so that the end client can just install log in and go?

I want to use C# or C++ whatever is better, just need some pointers really.

Many Thanks

[whoisgregg]

I'd recommend checking out the MySQL connectors [dev.mysql.com]. Those should get you started in the right direction.

[mack]

Depending on what you use to develop your application there may be ad ons to make it easier to implement MySql connections. Visual Studio for example has plug-ins for MySql support.

Mack.

[CrustyAdmin]

There are several opensource and freeware apps that do what you are trying to do. Is there a reason you are rolling your own?

[togethercomms]

no reason, just an interesting product that is customised to my busniess needs really, many thanks, will have a look at these