how to fetch data from database?

Question

how we can fetch the data from the database through Silver light? I want the basics only. because i am a fresher in silver light.

Answer 1

Expose your data through a WCF service.

Have a look at this tutorial: Displaying SQL Database Data in a DataGrid using LINQ and WCF.

Also:

• Service-Driven Apps With Silverlight 2 And WCF

• Brad Abrams's Business Apps Example for Silverlight 3 RTM and .NET RIA Services

• .NET RIA Services / WCF Services

Answer 2

It depends a little on the version of Silverlight that you are using. In any case, there are some very good and comprehensive tutorials out there on the web. Here are a few that will be of interest:

http://silverlight.net/learn/tutorials/sqldatagrid.aspx

http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/.net-framework/data-and-silverlight-2-data-binding/