How to resolve System.Type to System.Data.DbType?

Question

What is the best way to find System.Data.DbType enumeration value for Base Class Library types in System namespace?

Answer 1

You can convert TypeCode to DbType using method ConvertTypeCodeToDbType in System.Web.UI.WebControls.Parameter class: Parameter.ConvertTypeCodeToDbType Method. To get TypeCode you can use method Type.GetTypeCode(Type type).