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Use a DataReader Instead of a DataSet

In general, the only times that a DataSet must be used in preference to a DataReader are:

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  When the data will be remoted (that is, sent as a disconnected package) to the client or a remote instance of the application or a component–for example, when using a web service that returns a DataSet.



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  When you need to retrieve and store more than one set of rows, and, optionally, the relationships between them.

A DataReader can be used as the source for data binding controls if required.