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Entity Developer's Useful Resources

Explore tutorials, tips, and practical resources to begin your ORM development journey.

What is ORM?
Discover the basics of ORM, its benefits for C# and .NET development, and the top ORM tools. Learn how ORM compares to raw SQL and how to choose the best ORM.
Database-first approach
Create and update a model from a database using the database-first approach in Entity Framework, EF Core NHibernate, LinqConnect, LINQ to SQL, and Telerik.
Model-first approach
Sync the model and database with the Update to Database wizard using the model-first approach in Entity Framework, EF Core, NHibernate, LinqConnect, LINQ to SQL,
and Telerik.
Working with large models
Explore how Entity Developer works with large models — it supports multiple diagrams per model, fast metadata retrieval, and efficient code generation.
Microsoft Visual Studio integration
Integrate Entity Developer into Microsoft Visual Studio to access better features than the native Entity Framework designer.
Source code generation for
ORM models
Use the Entity Developer code generator to create source code for ORM models with customizable templates.
ORMs T4 source code templates
Access a variety of highly customizable C# templates for different use cases, available for all ORMs.
How to create an ORM diagram visually
Learn how to create an ORM diagram visually using EF Core and Entity Developer.

Articles

EF Core

Create and Configure EF Core Model
Learn how to build and configure EF Core models efficiently using an Entity Developer for faster development and improved database mapping.
EF Core Diagram Class Generation and DbContext Visualization
Learn how to generate class diagrams and visualize your EF Core DbContext using Visual Studio for better data modeling and architecture clarity.
Working with EF Core
Use either the model-first or database-first approach, or even combine them, with the Entity Framework Core designer.
Working with Entity Framework
Visually create Entity Framework v1–v6 models and quickly generate code from them using Entity Developer for Entity Framework.

NHibernate

How to Create and Configure an NHibernate Model
Learn how to build and configure NHibernate model diagrams efficiently using an Entity Developer for faster development and improved database mapping.
Database-first approach
Learn how to create an NHibernate model from an existing database and set up mapping and code generation.
Model-first approach
See how to use the model-first approach to create a model with classes and relations, generate code and mapping, update a database, and test the model.
NHibernate models
Read the article to visually design and test an NHibernate model using intuitive tools that simplify complex ORM mapping processes and accelerate development.
Mapping samples
Explore 50 different mapping cases and how they are implemented using both fluent and XML mapping.
Entity and mapping generator tool
Discover how to generate NHibernate entity classes and NHibernate mappings using the advanced generator functionality.

Other ORMs' resources

Query debugging and data retrieval with LINQ
Select and edit data from database tables, retrieve data from entities, and execute LINQ, HQL, and Entity SQL queries using
Entity Developer.
Visual design of LINQ models
Learn how to visually design LINQ models to simplify data access layer creation, streamline your development workflow, and significantly improve productivity in building robust and scalable .NET applications.
Visual design of Telerik Data Access models
Discover how to visually design Telerik Data Access models to streamline ORM setup and enhance the data layer development of your .NET applications.

Blog articles

Dapper vs. Entity Framework Core
Compare Dapper and Entity Framework Core to choose the best ORM for your .NET project. Learn about their performance, query execution, and best use cases.
NHibernate vs Entity
Framework Core
Explore a detailed comparison between NHibernate and EF Core, two leading object-relational mapping frameworks.
ADO.NET vs Entity
Framework Core
Read the article to understand the differences between Entity Framework and ADO.NET, and to determine which is better to use.
Relationships in Entity
Framework Core
Learn how to configure EF Core relationships, including one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many, using foreign keys and the Fluent API.
9 best ORM solutions for .NET
Discover the 9 best .NET ORM solutions for 2025. Compare the top ORMs based on performance, flexibility, and ease of integration for efficient data management.
Best practices for using DbContext in EF Core
Explore DbContext concepts and best practices to improve the performance of your applications built with ASP.NET 6.
Work with inheritance in Entity Framework Core
Study how to implement and manage inheritance in Entity Framework Core to effectively structure your database models and optimize data handling.
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