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+# Changes for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 Upgrade
+
+**Date:** April 2, 2026
+**Pull Request:** Update dependency Microsoft.Data.SqlClient to v7
+**Branch:** renovate/microsoft.data.sqlclient-7.x
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+This document summarizes the specific changes made to upgrade Microsoft.Data.SqlClient from version 6.1.4 to 7.0.0 in the Dapper project.
+
+---
+
+## Files Modified
+
+### 1. Directory.Packages.props
+
+**Location:** `/work/Directory.Packages.props`
+
+#### Changes Made:
+
+```diff
+-
++
+```
+
+```diff
+-
++
+```
+
+#### Reason:
+- **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient**: Direct upgrade as specified in the Renovate PR
+- **System.ValueTuple**: Required to resolve dependency conflict. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 requires System.ValueTuple >= 4.6.2, which conflicted with the existing 4.6.1 version
+
+---
+
+## Code Changes
+
+### No Code Modifications Required
+
+**Finding:** After analyzing all files that reference Microsoft.Data.SqlClient, no code changes were necessary because:
+
+1. **No Azure/Entra ID Authentication Used**
+ - The codebase does not use `ActiveDirectoryAuthenticationProvider` or related ActiveDirectory authentication methods
+ - Therefore, no need to add `Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Extensions.Azure` package
+ - Files checked:
+ - `/work/tests/Dapper.Tests/TestBase.cs`
+ - `/work/benchmarks/Dapper.Tests.Performance/Program.cs`
+ - `/work/benchmarks/Dapper.Tests.Performance/Benchmarks.cs`
+ - `/work/benchmarks/Dapper.Tests.Performance/Benchmarks.HandCoded.cs`
+ - `/work/benchmarks/Dapper.Tests.Performance/LegacyTests.cs`
+ - `/work/benchmarks/Dapper.Tests.Performance/SqlDataReaderHelper.cs`
+
+2. **No Deprecated APIs Used**
+ - No usage of `SqlAuthenticationMethod.ActiveDirectoryPassword`
+ - No usage of accidentally-public internal interop enums (`IoControlCodeAccess`, `IoControlTransferType`)
+
+3. **Standard SQL Server Connectivity Only**
+ - All usage is through standard `SqlConnection`, `SqlCommand`, and factory patterns
+ - No advanced authentication or internal APIs used
+
+---
+
+## Build Verification
+
+### Commands Executed:
+
+```bash
+export PATH="$HOME/.local/dotnet:$PATH"
+export DOTNET_ROOT=$HOME/.local/dotnet
+dotnet restore Dapper.sln
+dotnet build Dapper.sln --no-restore
+```
+
+### Results:
+
+✅ **Build Status:** SUCCESS
+
+**Output Summary:**
+- All projects restored successfully
+- All projects built successfully
+- No errors encountered
+- Only warnings: Known vulnerability in AWSSDK.Core 4.0.0.14 (unrelated to this upgrade)
+
+**Projects Built:**
+- Dapper (net461, netstandard2.0, net8.0, net10.0)
+- Dapper.StrongName (net461, netstandard2.0, net8.0)
+- Dapper.Tests (net481, net8.0, net9.0, net10.0)
+- Dapper.Tests.Performance (net462, net8.0, net10.0)
+- Dapper.SqlBuilder (net461, netstandard2.0)
+- Dapper.Rainbow (net461, netstandard2.0, net5.0)
+- Dapper.EntityFramework (net461)
+- Dapper.EntityFramework.StrongName (net461)
+- Dapper.ProviderTools (net461, netstandard2.0, net8.0)
+- docs (net8.0)
+
+---
+
+## Error Resolution
+
+### Issue Encountered:
+
+During `dotnet restore`, the following error occurred:
+
+```
+error NU1605: Detected package downgrade: System.ValueTuple from 4.6.2 to 4.6.1
+ Dapper.Tests -> Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 -> System.ValueTuple (>= 4.6.2)
+ Dapper.Tests -> System.ValueTuple (>= 4.6.1)
+```
+
+### Root Cause:
+
+Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 has a dependency on System.ValueTuple >= 4.6.2, but the project explicitly specified System.ValueTuple 4.6.1 in Directory.Packages.props. NuGet detected this as a package downgrade and failed the restore.
+
+### Resolution:
+
+Updated System.ValueTuple from 4.6.1 to 4.6.2 in Directory.Packages.props, which satisfied the dependency requirement and resolved the build error.
+
+---
+
+## Testing
+
+### Test Execution:
+
+A build verification was performed across all target frameworks. The build system confirmed:
+- All projects compile successfully
+- All multi-targeting configurations build correctly
+- No runtime changes required
+
+### Test Coverage:
+
+The existing test suite in `/work/tests/Dapper.Tests/` already covers:
+- Connection handling with both System.Data.SqlClient and Microsoft.Data.SqlClient
+- Parameter handling
+- Provider-specific tests
+- Wrapped reader tests
+- Single row tests
+
+No test modifications were required because the upgrade did not introduce breaking API changes affecting the Dapper codebase.
+
+---
+
+## Commits
+
+### Commit 1: Dependency Update
+**Hash:** 4292cc225f027cbaefe4e1c81808586b1d52db2f
+**Message:** Update System.ValueTuple to 4.6.2 for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 compatibility
+**Files Changed:** Directory.Packages.props (1 insertion, 1 deletion)
+
+### Commit 2: Documentation
+**Hash:** 8b5d5ef
+**Message:** Add upgrade documentation for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0
+**Files Changed:** UPGRADE_NOTES_Microsoft.Data.SqlClient_7.0.0.md (231 insertions)
+
+---
+
+## Breaking Changes Assessment
+
+### Breaking Changes in 7.0.0:
+
+1. ❌ **Azure Dependencies Removal** - NOT APPLICABLE
+ - No Entra ID authentication in codebase
+
+2. ❌ **ActiveDirectoryPassword Deprecation** - NOT APPLICABLE
+ - Not used in codebase
+
+3. ❌ **Internal Interop Enums** - NOT APPLICABLE
+ - Not used in codebase
+
+4. ❌ **Constrained Execution Region Removal** - NOT APPLICABLE
+ - Internal implementation detail, no API impact
+
+### Impact: ZERO BREAKING CHANGES
+
+All breaking changes in Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 affect features not used by the Dapper project.
+
+---
+
+## Dependency Tree Changes
+
+### Before:
+
+```
+Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1.4
+├── System.ValueTuple 4.6.1 (project override)
+└── [Azure.Identity and transitive dependencies]
+```
+
+### After:
+
+```
+Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0
+├── System.ValueTuple 4.6.2 (required version)
+└── [No Azure dependencies - removed in 7.0.0]
+```
+
+**Net Change:**
+- Cleaner dependency tree (Azure dependencies removed from core package)
+- One transitive dependency version bump (System.ValueTuple)
+- No new dependencies added
+
+---
+
+## Configuration Changes
+
+### No Configuration Required
+
+The following app context switches are available in 7.0.0 but not needed for this upgrade:
+- `Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.EnableMultiSubnetFailoverByDefault`
+- `Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.IgnoreServerProvidedFailoverPartner`
+- `Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.EnableUserAgent`
+
+Default settings remain appropriate for the Dapper use case.
+
+---
+
+## Rollback Plan
+
+If rollback is required:
+
+```bash
+# Revert the dependency changes
+git revert 8b5d5ef # Remove documentation
+git revert 4292cc2 # Revert System.ValueTuple update
+git revert b50edba # Revert Microsoft.Data.SqlClient update
+```
+
+Or manually edit Directory.Packages.props:
+```xml
+
+
+```
+
+---
+
+## Verification Checklist
+
+- [x] Package versions updated in Directory.Packages.props
+- [x] Dependency conflicts resolved (System.ValueTuple)
+- [x] Solution restores without errors
+- [x] Solution builds without errors
+- [x] All target frameworks compile successfully
+- [x] No code changes required
+- [x] No configuration changes required
+- [x] No additional package references required
+- [x] Build tools not committed to repository
+- [x] Documentation created
+- [x] Changes committed with descriptive messages
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Review** - Have team review the changes
+2. **Test** - Run full test suite in CI/CD pipeline
+3. **Merge** - Merge the PR when approved
+4. **Monitor** - Watch for any runtime issues post-deployment
+
+---
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- **Comprehensive Upgrade Guide:** `UPGRADE_NOTES_Microsoft.Data.SqlClient_7.0.0.md`
+- **Official Release Notes:** https://github.com/dotnet/sqlclient/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#Stable-Release-700---2026-03-17
+- **Migration Guide:** https://aka.ms/sqlclientproject
+
+---
+
+**Prepared by:** CodeLogicAI
+**Document Version:** 1.0
+**Last Updated:** April 2, 2026
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+# Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 Upgrade Notes
+
+## Overview
+
+This document details the upgrade of Microsoft.Data.SqlClient from version 6.1.4 to 7.0.0 in the Dapper project.
+
+**Upgrade Date:** April 2, 2026
+**Previous Version:** 6.1.4
+**New Version:** 7.0.0
+
+---
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### Package Version Updates
+
+#### Directory.Packages.props
+
+1. **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient**: 6.1.4 → 7.0.0
+2. **System.ValueTuple**: 4.6.1 → 4.6.2 (required dependency)
+
+---
+
+## Breaking Changes in Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0
+
+### 1. Azure Dependencies Removed from Core Package
+
+**Change:** Entra ID authentication (`ActiveDirectoryAuthenticationProvider` and related types) has been extracted into a new `Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Extensions.Azure` package.
+
+**Impact on this project:** ✅ **None**
+- The Dapper project does not use ActiveDirectory authentication methods
+- No code changes required
+- No additional package dependencies needed
+
+**For projects using Entra ID authentication:** Applications using Entra ID authentication must install `Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Extensions.Azure` separately.
+
+### 2. Deprecated `SqlAuthenticationMethod.ActiveDirectoryPassword`
+
+**Change:** The `ActiveDirectoryPassword` (ROPC flow) method is now marked `[Obsolete]` and will generate compiler warnings.
+
+**Impact on this project:** ✅ **None**
+- Not used in the Dapper codebase
+
+**Migration path for affected projects:**
+- Migrate to `ActiveDirectoryInteractive`
+- Migrate to `ActiveDirectoryServicePrincipal`
+- Migrate to `ActiveDirectoryManagedIdentity`
+- Migrate to `ActiveDirectoryDefault`
+
+### 3. Internal Interop Enums Visibility Reverted
+
+**Change:** Internal interop enums (`IoControlCodeAccess` and `IoControlTransferType`) that were accidentally made public have been reverted to internal visibility.
+
+**Impact on this project:** ✅ **None**
+- Not used in the Dapper codebase
+
+### 4. Removed Constrained Execution Region (CER) Error Handling
+
+**Change:** Removed `Constrained Execution Region` error handling blocks and associated `SqlConnection` cleanup.
+
+**Impact on this project:** ✅ **None**
+- Internal implementation detail, no API changes
+
+---
+
+## Dependency Resolution
+
+### System.ValueTuple Version Conflict
+
+**Issue:** Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 requires System.ValueTuple >= 4.6.2, but the project was pinned to 4.6.1.
+
+**Error Message:**
+```
+error NU1605: Detected package downgrade: System.ValueTuple from 4.6.2 to 4.6.1
+```
+
+**Resolution:** Updated System.ValueTuple from 4.6.1 to 4.6.2 in Directory.Packages.props
+
+---
+
+## New Features in 7.0.0
+
+The following features are now available (but not required for this upgrade):
+
+1. **Custom SSPI Authentication Support**
+ - `SspiContextProvider` abstract class
+ - `SqlConnection.SspiContextProvider` property
+ - Enables cross-domain Kerberos negotiation and NTLM username/password authentication
+
+2. **Enhanced Routing Support**
+ - TDS feature for server-side connection redirection
+ - Azure SQL Hyperscale read replica load balancing
+
+3. **New App Context Switches**
+ - `Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.EnableMultiSubnetFailoverByDefault`
+ - `Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.IgnoreServerProvidedFailoverPartner`
+ - `Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.EnableUserAgent`
+
+4. **Improved Diagnostics**
+ - `SqlClientDiagnosticListener` enabled for `SqlCommand` on .NET Framework
+ - 15 strongly-typed diagnostic event classes now available on .NET Framework
+ - Enhanced tracing capabilities
+
+5. **Performance Improvements**
+ - SqlStatistics timing improvements
+ - Always Encrypted scenario optimizations
+ - Connection opening performance enhancements
+
+6. **SqlBulkCopy Enhancement**
+ - Now supports operations on hidden columns
+
+---
+
+## Build Verification
+
+### Build Status: ✅ **Success**
+
+All projects in the Dapper solution built successfully with the updated dependencies:
+
+- Dapper (net461, netstandard2.0, net8.0, net10.0)
+- Dapper.StrongName (net461, netstandard2.0, net8.0)
+- Dapper.Tests (net481, net8.0, net9.0, net10.0)
+- Dapper.Tests.Performance (net462, net8.0, net10.0)
+- Dapper.SqlBuilder
+- Dapper.Rainbow
+- Dapper.EntityFramework
+- Dapper.EntityFramework.StrongName
+- Dapper.ProviderTools
+- docs
+
+### Target Frameworks Tested
+
+- .NET Framework 4.61, 4.62, 4.81
+- .NET Standard 2.0
+- .NET 5.0
+- .NET 8.0
+- .NET 9.0
+- .NET 10.0
+
+---
+
+## Migration Checklist
+
+- [x] Updated Microsoft.Data.SqlClient to 7.0.0
+- [x] Updated System.ValueTuple to 4.6.2
+- [x] Verified no usage of deprecated ActiveDirectory authentication methods
+- [x] Verified no usage of accidentally-public internal interop enums
+- [x] Confirmed build succeeds on all target frameworks
+- [x] Verified no additional package dependencies required (no Azure authentication used)
+- [x] Committed changes to version control
+
+---
+
+## Compatibility Notes
+
+### No Code Changes Required
+
+The upgrade from 6.1.4 to 7.0.0 required **zero code changes** in the Dapper project because:
+
+1. **No Azure Authentication:** The project does not use Entra ID/ActiveDirectory authentication
+2. **No Internal APIs:** The project does not use accidentally-exposed internal APIs
+3. **Standard SQL Authentication:** Only standard SQL Server authentication and connection features are used
+4. **Clean Dependency Tree:** Only the System.ValueTuple version needed updating
+
+### Projects That May Require Code Changes
+
+Projects using the following features will need additional work:
+
+1. **Entra ID Authentication**
+ - Add `Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Extensions.Azure` package reference
+ - Update using statements if needed
+
+2. **ActiveDirectoryPassword Authentication**
+ - Migrate to alternative authentication methods
+ - Address `[Obsolete]` compiler warnings
+
+3. **Internal Interop Enums**
+ - Remove any references to `IoControlCodeAccess` or `IoControlTransferType`
+
+---
+
+## Related Packages Released
+
+Microsoft released the following companion packages alongside 7.0.0:
+
+- **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Extensions.Abstractions 1.0.0** - Shared types between core driver and extensions
+- **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Extensions.Azure 1.0.0** - Entra ID authentication support
+- **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.Internal.Logging 1.0.0** - Shared ETW tracing infrastructure
+- **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.AlwaysEncrypted.AzureKeyVaultProvider 7.0.0** - Always Encrypted with Azure Key Vault
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- **Release Notes:** [Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 Release Notes](https://github.com/dotnet/sqlclient/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#Stable-Release-700---2026-03-17)
+- **Project Site:** [https://aka.ms/sqlclientproject](https://aka.ms/sqlclientproject)
+- **GitHub Repository:** [https://github.com/dotnet/sqlclient](https://github.com/dotnet/sqlclient)
+
+---
+
+## Commit Information
+
+**Commit Hash:** 4292cc225f027cbaefe4e1c81808586b1d52db2f
+**Author:** CodeLogicAI
+**Date:** Thu Apr 2 20:02:03 2026 +0000
+
+**Commit Message:**
+```
+Update System.ValueTuple to 4.6.2 for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 compatibility
+
+Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0.0 requires System.ValueTuple >= 4.6.2, but the
+project was previously pinned to 4.6.1, causing a package downgrade error.
+
+This commit updates the System.ValueTuple version to 4.6.2 in Directory.Packages.props
+to resolve the dependency conflict and ensure compatibility with the upgraded
+Microsoft.Data.SqlClient library.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Support and Questions
+
+For questions or issues related to this upgrade:
+
+1. **Dapper Issues:** [https://github.com/DapperLib/Dapper/issues](https://github.com/DapperLib/Dapper/issues)
+2. **Microsoft.Data.SqlClient Issues:** [https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/issues](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/issues)
+
+---
+
+**Document Version:** 1.0
+**Last Updated:** April 2, 2026