Entity Framework Core: Data Access for C# Developers

Bridging the gap between object-oriented code and relational databases is a fundamental skill for modern software development. This course provides a clear path for developers to manage data persistence without writing manual SQL for every operation. You will learn how to automate database schema creation, handle complex data relationships, and optimize data retrieval directly within your applications. By understanding how to map classes to tables, you will be able to build robust, data-driven applications that are easy to maintain and scale. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of Object-Relational Mapping and basic database connectivity. - Practice the code-first approach to generate and migrate database schemas from C# classes. - Configure complex relationships including one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many using the Fluent API. - Apply advanced querying techniques using LINQ for filtering, grouping, and aggregating data. - Implement data loading strategies such as eager, explicit, and lazy loading to balance performance and simplicity. - Explore modern performance features like DbContext pooling and query tracking behaviors. - Integrate automated testing patterns to ensure data access reliability. The course begins with core terminology and setup before progressing through data modeling, relationship management, and performance tuning. You will read through detailed explanations of data patterns and analyze code snippets that demonstrate real-world implementation. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic grasp of C# and want to master modern data persistence. No prior database administration experience is required. Start building data-driven C# applications with confidence.