Build Desktop Data Apps with C#, WPF, and Dapper

Build Data Apps with SQL, WPF, and Dapper

Mira Farrell

• Publisher: Chiify
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Computer Science
• eBook ISBN:
  9798259604247
• Subtopic: Databases
• Index: Computer Science

Build a real-world data management application with C#, WPF, and Dapper. This project guide teaches you to wire a SQL database to a polished Windows interface, step by step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll master data-driven desktop development. Learn to create robust, maintainable code for inventory, CRM, or reporting tools. [placeholder] and [placeholder] offer theory; this book delivers hands-on practice. What You'll Learn Connect C# to SQL Server with Dapper for fast data access Design WPF views using XAML, data binding, and MVVM Build CRUD operations, search, and reporting features Handle errors, concurrency, and performance tuning Deploy your app with a professional installer Each chapter builds a complete inventory management system. You'll start with database setup, then craft a responsive UI with grids, forms, and charts. Dapper's lightweight ORM keeps SQL fast and explicit. Perfect for developers transitioning from web to desktop, or anyone needing a local data tool. No prior WPF experience required—just basic C# and SQL knowledge. Who This Is For C# developers wanting to build Windows apps with databases SQL users seeking to create interactive front-ends Students and hobbyists learning desktop application architecture By the end, you'll have a production-ready app and the skills to extend it. Stop reading abstract concepts—start coding a real project. [placeholder] and [placeholder] write about theory; this book is your practical guide.

Table of contents

• Build Desktop Data Apps with C#, WPF, and Dapper
• Build Desktop Data Apps with C#, WPF, and Dapper
• Preface
• Chapter 1 — Database Foundations: Relational Model and SQL Basics
• Chapter 2 — Designing the COMS Schema: Entities, Relationships, and Normalization
• Chapter 3 — CRUD Operations with T-SQL: Queries, Joins, and Aggregates
• Chapter 4 — Advanced SQL: Views, Stored Procedures, and Indexes
• Chapter 5 — Setting Up the .NET Development Environment with SQL Server
• Chapter 6 — Introducing Dapper: Lightweight ORM for C# and SQL
• Chapter 7 — Data Access Layer: Repository Pattern with Dapper
• Chapter 8 — Building WPF User Interfaces with XAML
• Chapter 9 — Implementing the MVVM Pattern for Testability
• Chapter 10 — Connecting UI to Database: Displaying Customer Orders
• Chapter 11 — Adding Search, Filter, and Sort Functionality
• Chapter 12 — Implementing Create, Update, and Delete for Orders
• Chapter 13 — User Authentication and Role-Based Security
• Chapter 14 — Reporting with SQL and Exporting to Excel
• Chapter 15 — Automating Email Reports with C# and SMTP
• Chapter 16 — Performance Optimization: Caching, Connection Pooling, and Query Tuning
• Chapter 17 — Unit Testing and Debugging Database-Driven Applications
• Chapter 18 — Deployment, Final Project Polish, and Next Steps
• About the Author