Connect your applications to a SQL Server database
InstructorMosh Hamedani
Free
Free
Instruction provides strong explanations of the repository pattern and various data loading strategies, including eager, lazy, and explicit loading.
The curriculum covers both database-first and code-first workflows, including the use of migrations to manage schema changes.
The material focuses on Entity Framework 6, which creates friction when attempting to use the demonstrated workflows with modern .NET Core or EF Core environments.
Learners have noted that certain configurations, such as Fluent API setups or scaffolding processes, may require external research to function in current versions.
While it targets .NET developers, the focus on legacy EF versions limits its utility for modern development paths.