10 Entity Framework Core Hacks

Alex Maher
13 min readMay 4

Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is a powerful, lightweight, and extensible Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for .NET applications. It simplifies data access by abstracting the complexities of working with relational databases, allowing developers to focus on writing application logic rather than dealing with low-level SQL queries. As EF Core continues to evolve, there are numerous lesser-known features and hacks that can significantly…

Alex Maher

.NET C# dev with 10+ yrs exp, self-taught & passionate web developer. Sharing tips & experiences in C# and web dev.