EF Core: The Big Picture from Pluralsight

EF Core is .NET Core’s official data persistence framework. This course will teach you core concepts for evaluating whether EF Core is the right choice for your data access needs and will prepare you to start your journey to EF Core mastery.

EF Core is Microsoft’s official data access platform which has become more and more sophisticated and intelligent over its lifetime. In this course, EF Core: Big Picture, you’ll gain the ability to understand the role of EF Core in developing .NET 6 applications and decide if it is the right data access solution for your needs. First, you’ll explore the benefits that EF Core can bring to your development lifecycle. Next, you’ll discover how EF Core works by default, mapping your business classes to your data store, and how easily you can track changes and persist data back to that data store. Finally, you’ll learn about the many ways that EF Core can be customized to suit the specific needs and patterns of your software team. When you’re finished with this course, you will know if EF Core is the data access framework for your .NET projects, understand critical context required to work with developers, or continue your own journey to EF Core mastery.

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Course Overview

Discovering EF Core

Exploring EF Core by Convention

Tapping into EF Core’s Flexibility and Sophistication

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Introduces learners to EF Core, which is the official data persistence framework for .NET Core

Builds a strong foundation for beginners in the principles of data access using EF Core

Taught by Julie Lerman, a recognized expert in the field of EF Core, ensuring high-quality instruction

Examines EF Core's flexibility, providing learners with insight into its customization capabilities

Prerequisites may be necessary, as the course advises learners to have basic understanding of C# and .NET principles

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in EF Core: The Big Picture with these activities:

Review Relational Database Concepts

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Strengthen your understanding of relational database principles, including data modeling, normalization, and SQL.

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Revisit textbooks or online resources on database concepts
Practice writing SQL queries and creating database schemas

Review OOP Concepts

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Solidify your understanding of fundamental OOP concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

Browse courses on Object-Oriented Programming

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Revisit textbooks or online resources on OOP
Practice implementing OOP principles in a simple project

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Learners who complete EF Core: The Big Picture will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. They may work on a variety of tasks, including creating and managing databases, backing up and restoring databases, and monitoring database performance. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Database Manager

Database Managers plan and implement database systems. They may work on a variety of tasks, including designing and implementing database schemas, managing database performance, and backing up and restoring databases. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data management systems. They may work on a variety of projects, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data integration systems. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write and maintain computer programs. They may work on a variety of projects, including web applications, mobile applications, and desktop applications. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, code, and maintain software applications. They may work on a variety of projects, including web applications, mobile applications, and desktop applications. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. They may work on a variety of projects, including operating systems, networking systems, and database systems. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Database Analyst

A Database Analyst designs and implements data management systems. A core part of this job is understanding how to create and maintain a database. This course can be helpful in this role because it provides a solid overview of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this course will give you the skills you need to use it effectively.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve problems. They may work on a variety of projects, including developing predictive models, identifying trends, and extracting insights from data. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Data Scientists.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers design, code, and maintain both the front and back ends of a website or application. They may work on both the client-side and server-side of an application, and they may also work on database management. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Full Stack Developers.

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Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineers test software to ensure that it meets the specified requirements. They may work on a variety of projects, including web applications, mobile applications, and desktop applications. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Software Test Engineers.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test software to ensure that it meets the specified requirements. They may also work on developing and implementing quality assurance processes. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Quality Assurance Analysts.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts design and implement computer systems. They may work on a variety of projects, including business process automation systems, data management systems, and networking systems. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Systems Analysts.

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Information Technology Specialist

Information Technology Specialists provide technical support to users of computer systems. They may work on a variety of tasks, including installing and maintaining software, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and providing training to users. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Information Technology Specialists.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites. They may work on a variety of projects, including creating static websites, dynamic websites, and e-commerce websites. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Web Developers.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and systems. They may work on a variety of projects, including developing business requirements, designing business processes, and implementing business systems. This course may be useful in this role because it can help you understand the basics of EF Core, which is a data persistence framework. EF Core can be used to create and manage databases, and this knowledge can be helpful for Business Analysts.

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