How to Save Data Using VB.Net and MySQL Database

This topic about “Save Data Using VB.Net and MySQL Database”, we all know that saving data is one of the important features of an application with (C.R.U.D.S) functions.

When the data is inserted into MySQL Database or any database system used by the programmer, the data automatically converted into useful information so that the user will study that information and come up a knowledge.

There are three different process of getting knowledge from the application that uses (C.R.U.D.S) functions.

DATA > INFORMATION > KNOWLEDGE

This tutorial requires Visual Studio and MySQL Server to complete all the steps. In my last tutorial, we discuss on how to create a MySQL connection using Visual Basic.Net. You cannot proceed to this tutorial if don’t understand my last tutorial.

Save Data Using VB.Net and MySQL Database Steps:

Time needed: 10 minutes

Steps to Save data using VB.Net and MySQL Database.

Add New Form
In your project, add a new “Windows Form” and name it with “user” or you can add your own form name. Name the new form as “user“.
Add Objects to form
Add the following object in your new created windows form. Label, Textbox, Combobox, and Button from your toolbox. Don’t forget to setup a unique name in every object you added especially in Textbox and Combobox. Your form should look like the image below.
Add code to Save button.
Double Click your button to automatically create a “button click event”. Insert the following codes below.
Test and Run your project.
Try to run your project and add a sample data. Your form should look like the image below after hitting the save button. A dialog box appear if data successfully added to MySQL Database.

This is the code for Step 3.

Try
Dim Str As String = "INSERT INTO User_Registration VALUES ('" & txtidnumber.Text & "','" & txtname.Text & "','" & txtaddress.Text & "','" & txtcontact.Text & "','" & txtemail.Text & "','" & cbogender.Text & "')"
conn.Open()
Dim mysc As New MySqlCommand(Str, conn)
mysc.ExecuteNonQuery()
MsgBox("Data successfully added!", MsgBoxStyle.Information)
conn.Close()
Catch ex As Exception
MsgBox(ex.Message)
conn.Close()
End Try

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this VB.NET code snippet demonstrate?

Focused VB.NET WinForms code pattern: how to add, insert, save, search, display, print, connect to SQL Server, or perform a common calculation with minimum code. Drop-in pattern you can adapt for your own capstone module.

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

Most projects use VB.NET WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community is free) with the ‘Desktop development with .NET’ workload, install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.

How do I set up the database for this VB.NET project?

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

Can I use this VB.NET project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?

Yes, VB.NET is one of the most accepted languages by Philippine BSIT panels. Extend it: add role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboards with Chart control, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.

Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘cannot find SQL Server’?

Three common VB.NET issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is started. (2) Wrong server name in connection string. Try .\SQLEXPRESS, (local)\SQLEXPRESS, or your machine name. (3) Login failed: SQL Server is set to ‘Windows-only’ authentication. Switch to Mixed Mode in SSMS Server Properties, Security.

Where can I find more VB.NET projects with source code?

Browse the VB.NET Projects hub for the full library. For C# WinForms alternatives see C# Projects. For ASP.NET web alternatives see ASP.NET Projects. For BSIT capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.