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 ...

Code First is a new development approach in the Entity Framework 4.1 stack that can simplify the understanding and maintenance of your domain model.

Code First Migrations allow for database changes to be implemented all through code. Through the use of Package Manager Console (PMC), commands can be used to scaffold database changes.

Take advantage of the Code First approach in Entity Framework Core to create the data model for your application based on its domain entities in ASP.NET Core.

There are some common gotcha's when you first get started with the .NET Entity Framework and how numeric values are handled ...