{"product_id":"9781935182184","title":"Entity Framework 4 in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eEntity Framework 4 in Action\u003c\/i\u003e is an example-rich tutorial for .NET developers with full coverage of EF 4 features. The book begins with a review of the core ideas behind the ORM model and shows through detailed examples and larger case studies how Entity Framework offers a smooth transition from a traditional ADO.NET approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Technology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEntity Framework builds on the ADO.NET persistence model and the language features of LINQ to create a powerful persistence mechanism that bridges the gap between relational databases and object-oriented languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eEntity Framework 4 in Action\u003c\/i\u003e is an example-rich tutorial that helps .NET developers learn and master the subject. It begins by explaining object\/relational mapping and then shows how you can easily transition to EF from ADO.NET. Through numerous focused examples and two larger case studies, the book unfolds the EF story in a clear, easy-to-follow style. Infrastructure and inner workings of EF are discussed when you need them to understand a particular feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for .NET developers. Knowledge of ADO.NET is helpful but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull coverage of EF 4 features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer separation, Data Layer, and Domain Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cb\u003ePART 1 REDEFINING YOUR DATA-ACCESS STRATEGY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cli\u003eData access reloaded: Entity Framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting started with Entity Framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cb\u003ePART 2 GETTING STARTED WITH ENTITY FRAMEWORK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuerying the object model: the basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuerying with LINQ to Entities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomain model mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the entity lifecycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersisting objects into the database\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling concurrency and transactions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cb\u003ePART 3 MASTERING ENTITY FRAMEWORK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn alternative way of querying: Entity SQL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with stored procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with functions and views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring EDM metadata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomizing code and the designer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Manning Publications Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040310804720,"sku":"9781935182184","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781935182184_p0.jpg?v=1763655511","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781935182184","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}