Programming Entity Framework: Code First : Creating and Configuring Data Models from Your Classes

Take advantage of the Code First data modeling approach in ADO.NET Entity Framework, and learn how to build and configure a model based on existing classes in your business domain. With this concise book, youll work hands-on with examples to learn how Code First can create an in-memory model and database by default, and how you can exert more control over the model through further configuration.Code First provides an alternative to the database first and model first approaches to the Entity Data Model. Learn the benefits of defining your model with code, whether youre working with an existing database or building one from scratch. If you work with Visual Studio and understand database management basics, this book is for you.Learn exactly what Code First doesand does notenable you to doUnderstand how property attributes, relationships, and database mappings are inferred from your classes by Code FirstUse Data Annotations and the Fluent API to configure the Code First data modelPerform advanced techniques, such as controlling the database schema and overriding the default model cachingThis book is a continuation of author Julia Lermans Programming Entity Framework, widely recognized as the leading book on the topic.