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Model, map, and access data effectively with Entity Framework Core 2, the latest evolution of Microsoft´s object-relational mapping framework. You will access data utilizing .NET objects via the most common data access layer used in ASP.NET Core MVC 2 projects.
Best-selling author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from Entity Framework Core 2 in MVC projects. He begins by describing the different ways that Entity Framework Core 2 can model data and the different types of databases that can be used. He then shows you how to use Entity Framework Core 2 in your own MVC projects, starting from the nuts and bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need. Chapters include common problems and how to avoid them.

What You´ll Learn

Gain a solid architectural understanding of Entity Framework Core 2

Create databases using your MVC data model

Create MVC models using an existing database

Access data in an MVC application using Entity Framework Core 2

Use Entity Framework in RESTful Web Services
Who This Book Is For
ASP.NET Core MVC 2 developers who want to use Entity Framework Core 2 as the data access layer in their projects

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Part 1 ------ 1 - Entity Framework Core in Context 2 - Your First Entity Framework Core Application 3 - Working with Databases 4 - SportsStore - A Real (Data) Application 5 - SportsStore - Storing Data 6 - SportsStore - Modifying Data 7 - SportsStore - Expanding the Data Model 8 - SportsStore - Scaling Up 9 - SportsStore - Customer Features 10 - SportsStore - Creating An API
Part 2 ----- 11 - Working with Entity Framework Core 12 - Performing Data Operations 13 - Understanding Migrations 14 - Creating Data Relationships 15 - Working with Relationships, Part 1 16 - Working with Relationships, Part 2 17 - Scaffolding an Existing Database 18 - Manually Modelling a Database
Part 3 ----- 19 - Keys 20 - Querying Data 21 - Storing Data 22 - Deleting Data 23 - Using Database Server Features 24 - Using Transactions

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Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and long-distance running.

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