Not all database tables are created equal! Sometimes, you don’t need direct access to raw data—you need a refined, read-only version that makes querying easier. That’s where database views come in!
Have you ever needed to store coordinates, track locations, or perform distance calculations in your database? Whether you’re building a ride-sharing app, a location-based service, or an interactive map, working with spatial data is essential.
Luckily, EF Core supports spatial data types, allowing you to store, query, and manipulate geographic data seamlessly. No more treating latitude and longitude as simple numbers—let’s bring real GIS (Geographic Information System) power to your EF Core apps!
If you’ve ever wondered why your EF Core queries feel sluggish or why your database is working overtime, you’re not alone. Performance issues can creep in quietly, and before you know it, your app is struggling to keep up.
Wouldn’t it be great if EF Core had built-in performance tracking so you could monitor database activity in real time? Good news—it does!
like at first glance—cryptic, overwhelming, and maybe a little intimidating. But don’t worry! Once you embark on the journey to analyze and understand query plans, you’ll be unlocking hidden performance treasures like a true database pirate, and you’ll be amazed at how much you can grow and learn in the process.
Ever wonder who changed what and when in your database? Or maybe you’ve had that “uh-oh” moment where data was updated, but no one knows how?
Good news: EF Core has a built-in way to track changes—without modifying every query manually! SaveChanges Interception lets you hook into EF Core’s SaveChanges() pipeline and log inserts, updates, and deletes automatically.
Remember when dealing with many-to-many relationships in Entity Framework felt like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions? You needed an extra join entity and sometimes a sprinkle of luck to get it all working. EF Core has come to the rescue, making many-to-many relationships as easy as pie (or a fully assembled bookshelf) and giving you improved configurations that put you in the driver’s seat.
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Imagine you’re a detective working on a big case. You’ve got a pile of clues (queries), but they’re all mixed together with no labels. Which one belongs to which part of the case? Frustrating, right? That’s what debugging EF Core queries feels like without Query Tags. But with Query Tags, it’s like a breath of fresh air, relieving the frustration and making the process more manageable.
Query Tags in EF Core are like sticky notes for your SQL. They allow you to label your queries, making it significantly easier to track down problems, optimize performance, and appear as a debugging wizard.
Imagine you’re running a café. Every customer who walks in gets a free cookie—no need to ask for it, no need for your staff to remember. It just happens, automatically. That’s the magic of Global Query Filters in EF Core. Once you set them up, every query automatically follows the rules, making your code simpler and your life easier.
Global Query Filters are all about efficiency and consistency. Let’s dive into how they work, why they’re awesome, and how to sprinkle them into your EF Core projects like those cookies at your café.
Let’s face it: making multiple database calls is like running back and forth between the kitchen and dining room to serve dinner one plate at a time. It’s inefficient, exhausting, and makes your app look like it’s stuck in the Stone Age. But with batching in EF Core, you can wave goodbye to this inefficiency. It’s the magic trick that lets you update or insert multiple records in a single trip to the database, making you and your app more productive and efficient.
Batching is all about doing more with less. It minimizes round trips to the database, saves resources, and makes your app faster. Understanding and implementing batching in EF Core is like gaining a superpower-it makes your app work smarter, not harder, and gives you a sense of control and confidence in your development process.