Question

I have an xl spreadsheet that I’d like to scrap. I’ll replace it with a simple windows form application built with c#.

The spreadsheet has a table with just two columns:

• Date
• Staff Member

So a sample of the table might look like:

• 01-Jan Jason
• 02-Jan
• 03-Jan Mike

As you can see it’s very simple. I use Sqlserver everyday but it would seem like overkill to put this table into a db on Sqlserver. What datasouce should I use for the windows form – a text file?

note: not sure if it influences my choice of datasouce but I’m thinking of using a calender tool and maybe a datagridview in the form.

Answer 1

Its not overhead to use sql server at all, if you wish to ditch the file/spreadsheet.
Also using sql-server will be a consistent method of data storage if that is what you currently use for other apps.

It really should take very little time to do.
Also assuming your sql setup does automatic backups etc, then it will ensure you don’t lose the information. Hands down make use of sql server if you have access to it.