Visual Studio Magazine

Not Just a Designer: Code First in Entity Framework

In the middle of 2008, Microsoft published the first version of the Entity Framework (Entity Framework 1) as part of Visual Studio 2008 SP1. The Entity Framework was created as an object-relational ...
Visual Studio Magazine

An EF Code First Tutorial

Code First frees you up from the chore of creating databases for your project. Here's a primer on how to do it. Entity Framework has been the latest buzzword in the Microsoft Development circle since ...
Computerworld

3 reasons to use code first design with Entity Framework

The .NET Entity Framework has come a long way since its early beginnings as an NHibernate alternative and the successor to LinqToSQL. Currently in version 6.0, the ORM is stable and mature but you ...
InfoWorld

Explore the different approaches to model entities in Entity Framework

Entity Framework simplifies data access in your application by enabling you to write code to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) operations sans the need of interacting with the underlying ...
InfoQ

Code-First Migrations Released With Entity Framework 4.3

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...
InfoQ

Introducing the Entity Framework Power Tools

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...