Retrieving and Deleting Data Using MySQL Database and C#.Net

Retrieving and Deleting Data Using MySQL Database and C#.Net

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In this tutorial, I will teach you how to retrieve and delete data in the database using MySQL database and C#.net. These functionalities will help you to display the data from the database to the Datagridview.

And you can also delete the data that has been saved in the MySQL database. I will use Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and MySQL for the database.

Let’s begin:

Step 1: Open Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and create a new windows application for C#. Do the form just like this.

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Step 2: Go to the solution explorer and hit the “view code“.

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Step 3: In the code editor, declare all the classes and variables that are needed.

Note: Add MySQL.Data.dll as your references to access mysql server library.

 //initialize sql connection
 MySqlConnection con = new MySqlConnection();
 //initialize all classes
 MySqlCommand cmd = new MySqlCommand();
 MySqlDataAdapter da = new MySqlDataAdapter();
 DataTable dt = new DataTable();

 //declaring variables
 string strquery;
 int result;

Step 4: Go back to the design view, double-click the form and do the following codes for establishing the connection between MySQL Database and C#.net.

 private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
 {
 //set a connection string 
 con.ConnectionString = "server=localhost;user id=root;password=;Database=dbuser;";
 }

Step 5: Go back to the design view again, double-click the “Display” button and do the following codes for displaying the data from the database to the Datagridview.

 private void btndisplay_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
 {
 try
 {
 con.Open();
 //create a query for retrieving data in the database.
 strquery = "SELECT ID,`UNAME` as Name, `UUSERNAME` as Username, `UPASSWORD` as Password, `UTYPE` as Type FROM `tblusers` ";
 //initialize new Sql commands
 cmd = new MySqlCommand();
 //hold the data to be executed.
 cmd.Connection = con;
 cmd.CommandText = strquery;
 //initialize new Sql data adapter
 da = new MySqlDataAdapter();
 //fetching query in the database.
 da.SelectCommand = cmd;
 //initialize new datatable
 dt = new DataTable();
 //refreshes the rows in specified range in the datasource. 
 da.Fill(dt);

 
 dataGridView1.DataSource = dt;

 
 
 }
 catch (Exception ex)
 {
 //catching error
 MessageBox.Show(ex.Message);
 }
 finally
 {
 da.Dispose();
 con.Close();
 }
 }

Step 6: Go back to the design view again, double-click the “Delete” button and do the following codes for deleting the data in the database.

 private void btnDel_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
 {
 try
 {
 con.Open();
 //create a query for delete data in the database.
 strquery = "Delete From tblusers WHERE ID=" + dataGridView1.CurrentRow.Cells[0].Value;

 //initialize new Sql commands
 cmd = new MySqlCommand();
 //hold the data to be executed.
 cmd.Connection = con;
 cmd.CommandText = strquery;

 result = cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();

 if (result > 0)
 {
 MessageBox.Show("User has been deleted in the database.");
 
 }
 }
 catch (Exception ex)
 {
 //catching error
 MessageBox.Show(ex.Message);
 }
 finally
 {
 da.Dispose();
 con.Close();
 }
 }

Result:

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ABOUT PROJECTPROJECT DETAILS
Project Name :Retrieving and Deleting Data Using MySQL Database and C#.Net
Project Platform :C#
Programming Language Used:C# Programming Language
Developer Name :itsourcecode.com
IDE Tool (Recommended):Visual Studio 2019
Project Type :Desktop Application
Database:MYSQL DATABASE
Upload Date and Time:August 4, 2016 – 2:25 am

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this C# project work?

Built with C# WinForms (.NET Framework or .NET 6/7/8) and SQL Server backend. Standard structure: Form designer → code-behind event handlers → ADO.NET data access layer → SQL Server. Login form for auth. Ready to extend for BSIT capstone scope.

What .NET and SQL Server versions does this project require?

Most projects in this batch use C# WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ (the dominant stack for tutorial sites) with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. A few newer projects use .NET 6/7/8. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community edition is free), install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.

How do I set up the database for this C# project?

Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance (e.g. localhost\SQLEXPRESS). Right-click Databases > Restore Database OR > New Database then import the included .sql script. Update the connection string in App.config (or in code-behind) with your server name + credentials. Rebuild and run.

Can I use this C# project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?

Yes, but extend it. A bare CRUD form is too narrow for full capstone scope. Add: role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboard with Chart controls, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.

Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘object reference not set’?

Three common C# issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running OR connection string in App.config has wrong server name. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager + verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is running. (2) NullReferenceException: a control reference or DB column returned NULL, add a check or use ?? operator. (3) Build error ‘The type or namespace could not be found’: missing assembly reference, add via Project > Add Reference.

Where can I find more C# projects with source code?

Browse the C# Projects hub for the full library. For other .NET stacks see VB.NET Projects (300+ Windows Forms systems). For ASP.NET WebForms see ASP.NET Projects. For BSIT capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.

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