Learning Entity Framework(1)

Model First

• Create model in designer
• Database created from model
• Classes auto-generated from model

Code First(New Database)

• Define classes &mapping in code
• Database created from model
• Use Migrations to evolve database

Database First

• Reverse engineer model in designer
• Classes auto-generated from model

Code First(Existing Database)

• Define classes &mapping in code
• Reverse engineer tools available