How to use the “Using” statement in ASP.net razor webpages?

At the top of your Razor View just add

@using System.Data.SqlClient

Notice the @ char before the using statement.

Or inside a block like below:

@{
    using System.Data.SqlClient;
}

Side note: it’s a little bit weird to use a SqlConnection into a Razor View.

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