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Entity Framework 4.0 Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

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  • With this book, you will learn the core concepts of Entity Framework through a broad range of clear and concise solutions to everyday data access tasks.

  • Armed with this experience, you will be ready to dive deep into Entity Framework, experiment with new approaches, and develop ways to solve even the most difficult data access challenges.

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxxvii
  2. Getting Started With Entity Framework

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 1-8
  3. Entity Data Modeling Fundamentals

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 9-61
  4. Querying an Entity Data Model

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 63-113
  5. Using Entity Framework in ASP.NET

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 115-154
  6. Loading Entities and Navigation Properties

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 155-188
  7. Beyond the Basics with Modeling and Inheritance

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 189-249
  8. Working with Object Services

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 251-269
  9. Plain Old CLR Objects

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 271-309
  10. Using the Entity Framework in N-Tier Applications

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 311-358
  11. Stored Procedures

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 359-392
  12. Functions

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 393-428
  13. Customizing Entity Framework Objects

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 429-469
  14. Improving Performance

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 471-507
  15. Concurrency

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 509-528
  16. Advanced Modeling

    • Larry Tenny, Zeeshan Hirani
    Pages 529-589
  17. Back Matter

    Pages 591-609

About this book

Entity Framework 4.0 Recipes provides an exhaustive collection of ready-to-use code solutions for Entity Framework, Microsoft’s vision for the future of data access. Entity Framework is a model-centric data access platform with an ocean of new concepts and patterns for developers to learn. With this book, you will learn the core concepts of Entity Framework through a broad range of clear and concise solutions to everyday data access tasks. Armed with this experience, you will be ready to dive deep into Entity Framework, experiment with new approaches, and develop ways to solve even the most difficult data access challenges. If you are a developer who likes to learn by example, then this is the right book for you.

  • Gives ready-to-use, real-world recipes to help you with everyday tasks
  • Provides guideposts for learning core concepts
  • Maps out key landmarks for experimenting with your own solutions

About the authors

Larry Tenny has more than 20 years experience developing applications using a broad range of development tools primarily targeting the Microsoft platform. He has extensive .NET development experience. He has a Ph.D. in computer science from Indiana University.

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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