Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Step by Step

Chapter 4. Generating and using objects

After completing the chapter, you’ll be able to

• Understanding the Entity objects

• Making queries using objects

• Modifying data using objects

• Working with Query Builder methods

• Creating a basic query using LINQ

Previous chapters in the book have hinted at the sorts of things you can do when working with objects. You know that you can use a class that inherits from DbContext to create a context to a specific database and access its tables. This chapter begins to go beyond these really simple ideas by introducing you to a new query language, Entity SQL. It helps you understand the Entity Framework objects at greater depth and begin to use them to perform more complicated tasks. This new knowledge will help you make ...