Chapters 8 through 13, “Data Access”: This part of the book discusses data access. Nearly all web applications that exist today interact with at least one type of data source. From relational data to JSON, these chapters cover it all. Chapter 8, “Data Binding,” looks at the underlying capabilities that enable you to work with the data programmatically before issuing the data to a control. Chapter 9, “Model Binding,” covers the basics of binding and applying model binding to Web Forms. Chapter 10, “Querying with LINQ,” introduces you to LINQ and how to effectively use this feature in your web applications today. Chapter 11, “Entity Framework,” discusses mapping objects from the database to the objects within your code. Using Visual Studio 2012, you are able to visually design your entity data models. Chapter 12, “ASP.NET Dynamic Data,” describes how dynamic data enables you to quickly and easily put together a reporting and data entry application from your database. Chapter 13, “Working with Services,” outlines the differences between traditional ASMX Web Services, WCF, and the new WebAPI.