DbDataReader.Read Method

Definition

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When overridden in a derived class, advances the reader to the next record in a result set.

C#
public abstract bool Read();

Returns

true if there are more rows; otherwise, false.

Implements

Remarks

The default position of a data reader is before the first record. Therefore, you must call Read to begin accessing data.

Applies to

Product Versions
.NET Core 1.0, Core 1.1, Core 2.0, Core 2.1, Core 2.2, Core 3.0, Core 3.1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
.NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8, 4.8.1
.NET Standard 2.0, 2.1
UWP 10.0

See also