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Entity Framework 6 Training

The Entity Framework platform allows developers to work with data as domain-specific objects and properties, such as customers and customer addresses, without the need to directly manipulate the underlying database tables and columns where the data is stored.

Duration
6h
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Who it's for

Ideal for teams that…

1 For professionals working with databases who need a powerful tool for quick and convenient access to data.
2 For those learning C#/.NET programming – understanding EF6 helps in grasping how ORM works and how to use databases in applications.
3 For developers of business, web, and desktop applications requiring efficient database access.
Outcomes after the program

Solid backend and architecture — patterns proven in production.

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Gain practical knowledge of Entity Framework 6 as an ORM tool for effective database interaction in C#/.NET.

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Understand what’s new in EF6 and the differences between EF6 and EF Core, enabling you to choose the right tool for your projects.

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Learn to apply asynchronous operations and testing in Entity Framework to improve performance and application quality.

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Master performance optimization techniques for read and write operations, addressing common issues such as N+1 queries and transactions.

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Explore advanced topics including diagnostics, external libraries, and the benefits of migrating to EF Core.

Program · 12 modules

What we actually do

M01
Entity Framework – How It Works
  • · Key aspects of EF crucial for optimization
M02
EF6 – What’s New Compared to Previous Versions
  • · Overview of the changes introduced in version 6
M03
EF6 vs EF Core – Differences and Similarities
  • · What’s important to know when comparing EF6 with EF Core
M04
Asynchronous Programming
  • · Why async is a big step forward in ORM and database operations
  • · Gains and costs of using this approach
M05
Testing with Entity Framework
  • · Writing various types of tests using EF:
  • · Unit tests
  • · Load tests
  • · Others
M06
Diagnostics
  • · Mechanisms and tools for diagnosing problems at different levels (ORM, database queries, etc.)
M07
Queries and Performance – Part 1
  • · Performance considerations for data read operations
  • · Avoiding pitfalls:
  • · N+1 problem
  • · Client vs. server evaluation
  • · Lazy vs. eager loading
  • · Projections
  • · Cold vs. warm queries
  • · ngen
M08
Queries and Performance – Part 2
  • · Continuation of read operation performance optimization with more examples
M09
Performance in Insert/Update/Delete Operations
  • · Optimizing data modification operations, including handling large batches of changes
M10
Transactions – Problems and Solutions
  • · Addressing issues such as deadlocks, race conditions, etc.
M11
External Libraries Worth Knowing
  • · Useful open-source and commercial solutions that extend EF capabilities or database communication
M12
EF Core Advantages Over EF6 (Bonus Topic)
  • · Benefits exclusive to EF Core not available in EF6
  • · Migration considerations and scenarios
Every module is adapted to your stack and context. The above is a starting point — not a fixed agenda.
How we work

From brief to retro in 30 days.

01

Brief & diagnosis

A call with the team lead + a short survey for participants. We define goals, gap and context.

02

Program customization

We adapt modules, case studies and code examples to your stack. Approval in 5 days.

03

Workshop

Trainer-led sessions, hands-on, code review. Mentor available between sessions too.

04

Retro + report

Outcome report for the team and lead. 30 days of consulting included.

Inquiry

Send a brief. We'll reply within 1 day.

After a short brief we'll prepare a program and a quote. No obligations — it's just a starting point.

✓Quote within 48h of the brief
✓First session within 30 days
✓Pilot before the full decision
✓VAT invoice, payment in instalments possible

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