insert datetime value in sql database with c#

Question

How do I insert a datetime value into a SQL database table where the type of the column is datetime?

Answer 1

using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection())
using (SqlCommand cmd = conn.CreateCommand())
{
    cmd.CommandText = "INSERT INTO <table> (<date_column>) VALUES ('2010-01-01 12:00')";
    cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
}

It's been awhile since I wrote this stuff, so this may not be perfect. but the general idea is there.

WARNING: this is unsanitized. You should use parameters to avoid injection attacks.

EDIT: Since Jon insists.

Answer 2

INSERT INTO <table> (<date_column>) VALUES ('1/1/2010 12:00')