C# & SQL Server: Build a Complete Database Application

Name: C# & SQL Server: Build a Complete Database Application
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Master C# Windows Forms and SQL Server integration. Learn Data Binding, UI Design, and CRUD operations in one complete r

Created byTanin Sangngam, Dan Brown

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

Create a database in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Design and implement a relational database
Design and build Windows Forms Application
Connect to the database by using commands in a central class
Do Simple Data Binding and Complex Data Binding
Manage data in the database by doing CRUD Operations
Write SQL statements for retrieving and searching from a single point
Create an Employee Management System (Complete CRUD Application)

Course content

3 sections • 28 lectures • 2h 30m total length

How to create a database and a table in SSMS7:42
Create an employee database in SSMS, then design employees table with an auto ID primary key and columns for first name, last name, emails, job title, phone, and department ID.
How to create relationships between tables6:33
Create a departments table with department id as primary key and notes, then link it to an employees table via department id as a foreign key using a database diagram.
How to insert data into relational tables6:20
Insert data into relational tables by populating departments and employees, enforce relationships via department IDs, and validate inputs with referential integrity in SQL Server.
How to create a view using SQL Server Management Studio6:32
Learn how to create a view in SQL Server Management Studio to simplify inner joins between employees and departments, display department names, and save and test views easily.

How to connect to a database in Visual Studio8:21
Connect and link a SQL Server database in Visual Studio 2019 using Server Explorer, add connections, test the connection, and view or edit data in the Employees database.
How to connect to a database using C# (Part 1/3)5:57
Connect a C# Windows Forms application to a SQL Server database by creating a CRUD class and configuring a SqlConnection with a local host connection string for the employee database.
How to connect to a database using C# (Part 2/3)6:47
Create sql commands for insert, update, and delete and bind a data set to the database using a data adapter, with open and close connection handling via try-catch.
How to connect to a database using C# (Part 3/3)5:49
Connect to a database using C# and SQL Server, test opening and closing connections, and handle login and database errors with validation of incorrect credentials and database names.
Design a form using BindingNavigator Control4:58
Design a data form using a binding navigator, binding source, and navigation items to add, delete, update, and refresh records, with customized icons and separators.
Changing the form icon and adding a status bar3:21
Change the form icon and add a status strip, then customize icon images, labels, and colors, and adjust display style to text, image, or both to enhance the app.
Design a form using GroupBox, TextBox, and ComboBox7:26
Design a form with group boxes, text boxes, and a department combo box to capture employee data, name controls, and set auto id to read-only, integrating a data grid view.
Using a DataGridView and adding the Search section7:32
Learn to implement a data grid view showing employee and department data, enable add/edit/delete, and build an advanced search with radio buttons, a combo box, and keyword search.

How to Clear DataBindings on Controls (Part 1/2)4:27
Bind controls to display data in the data grid, clear data bindings before binding, update data bindings, and manage form load, closing events, and keyword textbox focus with clear messages.
How to Clear DataBindings on Controls (Part 2/2)5:43
Clear data bindings across text boxes, combo boxes, and radio buttons inside group boxes. Set the data source for the data grid view in the next step.
Simple Data Binding (Part 1/2)4:13
Explore simple data binding in a C# and SQL Server app by configuring SQL command text, handling search, and joining employees with departments to order results.
Simple Data Binding (Part 2/2)7:06
Import data with a data set and data adapter, storing it as employee list. Bind text boxes and data grid view via the binding source, then test with try-catch.
Complex Data Binding (Part 1/3)3:39
Master complex data binding to populate combo boxes from the departments table, displaying department name and linking via department id to update data as you select different employees.
Complex Data Binding (Part 2/3)1:50
Insert a 'please select' item at row zero in the data set and add the 'i.t department' as row one, then test the combo box selection.
Complex Data Binding (Part 3/3)4:42
Explore complex data binding (part 3/3) by configuring combo boxes, creating and renaming datasets, and implementing a find by division search workflow.
Create an 'Add new' button function (Part 1/2)4:30
Learn to implement an add new workflow in a C# and SQL Server app, including binding navigator handling, disabling buttons, clearing controls, and refreshing data bindings.
Create an 'Add new' button function (Part 2/2)4:22
Clear all text boxes and combo boxes with a loop, reset to 'please select', show a message box on error, and set focus to the first name text box.
Add new records using the INSERT INTO statement (Part 1)4:50
Demonstrate a dual-function update button that inserts or updates records, and validate inputs with a loop to ensure all fields are filled and show alerts for missing data.
Add new records using the INSERT INTO statement (Part 2)1:17
Add records using the insert into statement while validating the department in the combo box by checking if the selected index is zero and showing an alert 'please select department'.
Add new records using the INSERT INTO statement (Part 3)5:48
Learn how to insert and update data in a C# and SQL Server database using insert into and update commands, with proper connection handling, command parameters to prevent SQL injection.
Add new records using the INSERT INTO statement (Part 4)5:02
Learn to insert into the employees table by mapping first name, last name, emails, job title, phone, and department id to parameters, with error handling and executing the command.
Modify records using the UPDATE statement (Part 1/2)3:01
Learn to update existing records with the SQL update command, validate the selected ID for the where clause, and confirm updates via user prompts before applying changes.
Modify records using the UPDATE statement (Part 2/2)3:59
Learn to update records with the update statement using parameters, setting first name, last name, email, job title, phone, and dept id, with a where clause on auto id.
Deleting Records Using the SQL DELETE Statement9:12
Learn to delete records using the sql delete statement with parameterized queries, including pre-delete checks, user confirmations, and refreshing data after deletion.

Requirements

You should know how to use a computer at a basic level
No previous experience with coding is needed
Visual Studio Community, SQL Server Management Studio

Description

Stop watching fragmented coding tutorials and start building real software.

Learning the syntax of C# is only the beginning. The real challenge in the software industry is knowing how to connect your application to a structured database and manage that data securely.

Welcome to the ultimate project-based course on C# and SQL Server Integration.

This course skips the basic programming fluff and dives straight into what matters: building a functional, real-world database application. You will not just copy code; you will understand the architecture of how front-end systems communicate with back-end databases.

What you'll learn

Build a complete, data-driven Windows desktop application from scratch.
Design and configure a real SQL Server database, including tables and relationships.
Create and utilize SQL Views within SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
Securely connect Visual Studio to a SQL Server database using C#.
Design professional User Interfaces using DataGridView, Binding Navigator, and Status Strip.
Master both Simple and Complex Data Binding techniques.
Implement robust CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) using raw SQL INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE commands.
Write clean, enterprise-standard backend logic to manage real-world data safely.

What We Will Build Together: Throughout this course, we will build a complete Windows Forms application from the ground up. You will learn the exact workflow professional developers use:

Database Architecture: We start in SQL Server, creating databases, establishing relational tables, adding sample data, and writing SQL Views.
UI Design: We move into Visual Studio to design a professional user interface utilizing advanced controls like ComboBoxes, Radio Buttons, and the DataGridView.
The Engine (C# Integration): We connect the two. You will write the C# methods to connect to SQL Server, perform Simple and Complex Data Binding, and execute full CRUD operations (Add, Edit, Delete).

Crystal Clear Audio Delivery To ensure you have the best learning experience possible, the technical curriculum designed by Enterprise AI Architect iBasskung is fully voiced by Dan Brown, a native Canadian English speaker and professional Udemy instructor. This guarantees that complex enterprise-level concepts are delivered with crystal-clear pronunciation and perfect pacing.

Your Stepping Stone to Enterprise Projects By the end of this course, you will have a fully functional database management application. More importantly, you will have the exact architectural foundation required to move on to advanced, high-paying projects, such as building your own Point of Sale (POS) systems, inventory trackers, or business management software.

Enroll today and take your C# development skills to the professional level!

Requirements

A Windows PC or Laptop.
Basic understanding of C# syntax (variables, loops, etc.) is recommended, as we focus heavily on database integration and UI development.
We will use Visual Studio and SQL Server (free community versions).
A desire to learn how real data-driven software is built.

Who this course is for

C# Developers: Anyone who knows basic C# but wants to learn how to connect their apps to a real SQL Server database.
IT Professionals & Analysts: Those who want to build custom internal database tools for their company.
Computer Science Students: Students looking for a practical, project-based portfolio piece to showcase in job interviews.
Future Software Engineers: Developers planning to build large-scale applications (like POS systems or ERPs) who need a rock-solid database foundation first.

About the Instructors

iBasskung (Curriculum Designer & Enterprise Software Architect) I am an Enterprise Software Architect and the creator of the Private AI Enterprise Suite (an advanced 5-layer AI architecture) and robust business workflow automation software. I design my courses to bridge the gap between textbook theory and real-world enterprise development, ensuring you learn the exact architecture the industry demands.

Dan Brown (Co-Instructor & Voice-Over Professional) Dan is a native Canadian English speaker and experienced Udemy instructor. He provides the high-quality, professional English voice-over for this course, ensuring that every technical concept is delivered clearly, accurately, and at the perfect pace for international students.

Who this course is for:

People who want to learn C# by writing code
People who want to learn SQL statements by applying them to real programs
People who want to build an Employee Management System

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