Programming Entity Framework

Programming Entity Framework

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<div><p>Get a thorough introduction to ADO.NET Entity Framework 4 -- Microsoft's core framework for modeling and interacting with data in .NET applications. The second edition of this acclaimed guide provides a hands-on tour of the framework latest version in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4. Not only will you learn how to use EF4 in a variety of applications, you'll also gain a deep understanding of its architecture and APIs.</p><p>Written by Julia Lerman, the leading independent authority on the framework, <i>Programming Entity Framework</i> covers it all -- from the Entity Data Model and Object Services to WCF Services, MVC Apps, and unit testing. This book highlights important changes for experienced developers familiar with the earlier version.</p><ul><li>Understand the core concepts you need to make the best use of the EF4 in your applications</li><li>Learn to query your data, using either LINQ to Entities or Entity SQL</li><li>Create Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET Web Forms, and ASP.NET MVC applications</li><li>Build and consume WCF Services, WCF Data Services, and WCF RIA Services</li><li>Use Object Services to work directly with your entity objects</li><li>Create persistent ignorant entities, repositories, and write unit tests</li><li>Delve into model customization, relationship management, change tracking, data concurrency, and more</li><li>Get scores of reusable examples -- written in C# (with notes on Visual Basic syntax) -- that you can implement right away</li></ul></div>