Use same db connection across multiple activities wrapped in a TransactionScope in Windows Workflow Foundation?

Question

In Windows Workflow Foundation I want to wrap multiple code activities inside a TransactionScope activity. The code activities has SQL code that inserts data into the database. I want to open a connection to the database and then use this connection in all the code activities which inserts data into the database (so that they use the same connection).

How do I do this?

Answer 1

You don't have to worry about the costs of creating new connections. ADO.NET transparently handles connection pools for you when connecting to SQL Server . I believe the official Oracle and mySQL drivers do the same for you as well.

As long as the connection strings match, you're in good shape.