ActiveDB

ActiveDB, developed by mfByte, is a robust development tool that is particularly useful for developers working with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and 2008. The latest version of ActiveDB is 1.0, and it is categorized under the IDE subcategory, making it an integral tool for Integrated Development Environments.

ActiveDB allows developers to invoke Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 stored procedures as regular .NET method calls, significantly simplifying the coding process. With the Shareware license, users can download a demo version, named Demo.exe, for free evaluation, allowing them to test the tool's capabilities before making a purchase. The program supports Windows 7 and is highly efficient, taking only five minutes to set up. Simply point ActiveDB at your development database to generate method stubs for stored procedures, specify the connection string to your actual database, and access all stored procedures via Visual Studio's IntelliSense.

The program has other versions, including 1.1, and 1.0, ensuring backward compatibility. Its ability to streamline database interactions by turning stored procedures into method calls makes it a must-have for any serious developer working within the Visual Studio ecosystem.

Pros:

• Easy and quick setup
• Seamless integration with Visual Studio
• Simplifies the process of calling stored procedures
• Free download available for evaluation

Cons:

• Limited to specific versions of Microsoft SQL Server and Visual Studio
• Only supports Windows 7

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