Pro Entity Framework Core 2 for ASP.NET Core MVC

by Adam Freeman

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484234358
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	04/18/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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.- 16 - Working with Relationships.- 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.