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B. L. GormanPractical Entity Framework Core 6https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7301-2_1

1. Introduction to Entity Framework

Brian L. Gorman1  
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Jesup, IA, USA
 

In this chapter, we are going to cover the history and origins of Entity Framework and then continue into discussions of where Entity Framework is and where it is headed. We’ll conclude with what it takes to get Entity Framework into any .Net project.

One, two, three, four versions? Oh my!

Before we begin doing anything, it’s important to note that at the time that I’m writing this book, there are currently three active versions of Entity Framework in play that organizations likely have deployed across ...

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