Is excessive DataTable usage bad?

Question

I was recently asked to assist another team in building an ASP .NET website. They already have a significant amount of code written -- I was specifically asked build a few indiv

Answer 1

Using a DataTable can be a lazy/inefficient way of storing data. There is significant overhead in doing so. You are right to be concerned, although the developer(s) may have a real issue hearing how poorly they have designed this app. Will management be behind you, in your goal of creating a better quality product? Will the associated delay in development be something they can accept?