Creating a Model-First Model in Entity Framework

In the first installment of this series [http://www.exceptionnotfound.net/entity-framework-for-beginners-creating-a-database-first-model] , we set up a new EDMX context for our Northwind database using a methodology known as Database-First (an astonishingly descriptive name, don't you think?). In this post, we're going to build our own model using a new Context

Creating a Database-First Model in Entity Framework

Entity Framework (EF) is the preferred data access solution and Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) from Microsoft. There are three methodologies you can pick from when building an EF model: Database-First, Model-First, and Code-First. In this post, we'll explore creating a Database-First model using an EDMX designer file. What is Entity Framework?

The Beginner's Guide to LINQ in .NET

Just want the code? Download the sample project from GitHub [https://github.com/exceptionnotfound/LINQExamples]! What is LINQ? LINQ stands for Language INtegrated Query, a feature of .NET that was released as part of version 3.5 way back in 2007. It greatly improved the ability of C# and VB

Designing a Workflow Engine Database Part 8: Complete Schema and Shortcomings

Let's take a look at our final database design for our Workflow Engine and discuss some shortcomings of this design (Part 8 of 8).

Designing a Workflow Engine Database Part 7: Request Actions

The last piece of schema is Request Actions, which allow us to specify which Actions can be performed at any given time. (Part 7 of 8).