DotConnect
DotConnect is a data connecting software solution. It's a product of Devart, formerly known as Core Lab, which was founded in 1997 and is currently headquartered in the Czech Republic with a research and development center in Ukraine. The company specializes in connectivity solutions and development software for popular databases, including SSMS add-ins, SSIS data flow components, Excel add-ins, cloud ODBC drivers. Devart has served more than 40,000 customers. The company is a Silver Partner in the Oracle Partner Network (OPN) Specialized program and a Microsoft Silver Application Development Partner. Other products produced by the company include dbForge SQL Decryptor, dbForge Monitor, T4 Editor, dbMonitor, SQL Formatter for SQL Server, Data Pump, Unit Test, SchemaCompare for MySQL, Entity DAC, Code Review Bundle, Review Assistant, Code Compare, SecureBridge, TMetric, LINQ Insight and many more. Devart regularly participates in coding and software expos, including the Orlando Code Camp.
- Feature filled framework for developing database management applications
- Versions are available for Oracle, MySQL, DB2, SQLite, PostgreSQL and SQL Server
- Supports advanced ORM solutions, such as LinqConnect, NHibernate and Entity Framework
- Native integration with Salesforce, SugarCRM, DynamicsCRM, ZohoCRM, FreshBooks, QuickBooks, MailChimp, BigCommerce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Magento
- Advanced integration with Visual Studio
- Connect providers include dbMonitor, which can monitor ASP.
- NET, Windows and desktop services and trace applications
- Includes free updates for a year
- Royalty free service from dotConnect providers
- Tech support from Devart has a two-day response policy and usually responds faster than that
- No real application outside of database management, so could be too limited in scope for the price tag for some businesses
For a software developer, development framework can be just as important as the final product. Using a framework instead of building the entire package from scratch can save valuable hours and dollars in production. dotConnect is a godsend for programmers who develop certain database applications. Various versions of dotConnect are available for prices between $100 and $300. A massive support area is available for browsing on the Devart website, and it includes forums, an FAQ and an extensive documentation page.