Database connectivity Delphi

Question

I\'m using delphi for years, but never for database stuff, but recently started researching and testing.

I must say, i\'m impressed, most of things happens automatically

Answer 1

Although I have read people not liking the idea of mixing the two, I have had good results using ADO Datasets as a "provider layer" which then feeds the data into TClientDataSets - so there's no reason you can't use ClientDataSets if you go down the ADO route if you find you need them (and they are useful).

Otherwise, I would echo the comment that ADO is a tried, trusted mechanism that isn't going anywhere. I've always found it more than fast enough. And configuration using UDL files is nice and easy.