Unlocking Data Potential: My Journey with .NET ETLBox

As a data enthusiast, I’ve explored various tools for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with .NET ETLBox, and I wanted to share my experience, highlighting both its strengths and limitations.

Pros

1. Support for Multiple Sources and Destinations
One of the standout features of .NET ETLBox is its ability to handle a wide range of data sources and destinations. Whether you're working with databases, Excel files, or other formats, ETLBox makes it easy to integrate and manipulate data seamlessly.

2. Super Fast Technical Support
I had a specific question regarding the mapping between objects and Excel columns, and I was pleasantly surprised by the rapid response from the technical support team. Their quick and knowledgeable assistance made the learning curve much more manageable, allowing me to focus on my projects rather than getting stuck on technical issues.

Cons

1. Row Limitation in Free Version
While the free version of .NET ETLBox is robust, it does come with a limitation of supporting only 5,000 rows. This can be a drawback for those working with larger datasets, as it may necessitate an upgrade to the paid version for more extensive data processing.

Conclusion

Overall, my experience with .NET ETLBox has been largely positive. Its support for multiple data sources and prompt technical assistance are significant advantages. However, the limitation on the number of rows in the free version is something to consider for those with larger data needs. If you're looking for a powerful ETL tool and can work within the row constraints, .NET ETLBox is definitely worth exploring!

Finally, I would like to share my learning about mapping between objects and Excel columns from this experience:

Here is the easy demo:

var source = new MemorySource<ObjectA>();

source.DataAsList.Add(new ObjectA { FirstColumn = 0 });

var dest = new ExcelDestination<ObjectA>(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments) + @"\result.xlsx");

dest.ExcelColumns = new[] {
        new ExcelColumn { ColumnName = "1stColumnt", PropertyName = "FirstColumn", ColumnIndex = 0 }
};

source.LinkTo(dest);
Network.Execute(source);

where ObjectA is:

public class ObjectA
{
    [ExcelColumn(0)]
    public int? FirstColumn { get; set; }
}

Result

The column new became "1stColumnt" instead of "FirstColumn".

Love C#!