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Are legacy C# DataTable/SqlDataAdapters exponentially faster than SqlConnection/SqlCommand and/or LINQ to SQL DataContext.ExecuteCommand calls? [closed]

I can't believe DataTable/SqlDataAdapter massively beat out System.Data.Linq.DataContext.ExecuteCommand and ExecuteNonQuery (tried with both Stored Procedures and command text) and just straight ...
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Why storing a payroll in XML type field would be good or bad

We have a PAYROLL issues by the client to make it dynamic i.e. to make the whole process computerized. It includes: Employees Allowances (Scale wise, which could change yearly or monthly or anytime)...
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Design: Mixed XML / Relational or Pure Relational?

Is it acceptable to model a very complex object graph using XML in the database, but leave the rest of a system in relational tables? I'd like to gauge opinion on this as I've hit a bit of a ...
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Using xml datatype to store a "shopping cart"

For my final project in school we have to develop an online shop. This shop should have a cart where items can be placed whether or not you are logged in. If you log out the cart shouldn't empty and ...
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Which database to prefer while developing a WPF medical inventory system?

I have a project to develop an inventory system for a medical shop. Till date, I confronted simple requirements which were fulfilled with XML as the backend db. My interaction knowledge with XML is ...
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When should I use the XML data type in SQL Server?

When should I use the XML data type in Microsoft SQL Server?
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