An introduction to Entity Framework Core (EF Core), the standard ORM for .NET. Learn how to set up a DbContext, define entities, and use LINQ to query a database without writing raw SQL.
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A conceptual guide to Object-Relational Mapping (ORM). Learn what an ORM is, the problem it solves (the object-relational impedance mismatch), and how it allows you to work with databases using the objects and classes of your favorite programming language.
Read moreA comparison of two of the most popular data access technologies in the .NET world: the full-featured ORM Entity Framework Core and the high-performance micro-ORM Dapper. Learn about their key differences and when to choose one over the other.
Read moreA beginner's guide to Entity Framework Core 1.0, the new, cross-platform Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for .NET Core. Learn how to use it to work with databases using .NET objects instead of raw SQL.
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