Entity Framework
Entity Framework is Microsoft’s recommended data access technology for new applications
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Get It
Add the EntityFramework NuGet package to your project and start taking advantage of this powerful O/RM. | | | |
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Get Started
Visit our Beginner’s Guide to Entity Framework for videos and tutorials that will help you make the most of your data. | | | |
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Get Help
Find out how to get help from the experts and contribute to the data community on Stack Overflow. | | | |
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Contribute
Entity Framework uses an open development model. Find out how you can help make Entity Framework even better by visiting the CodePlex site. |
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What is Entity Framework
Entity Framework (EF) is an object-relational mapper that enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.
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Introducing Entity Framework
Entity Framework allows you to create a model by writing code or using boxes and lines in the EF Designer. Both of these approaches can be used to target an existing database or create a new database. This short video explains the differences and how to find the one that is right for you. |
