Have you reached the limitation of the introductory lessons on Entity Framework when trying to implement EF into your real world business solutions? In this course, Entity Framework 6 in the Enterprise, you will learn advanced patterns for incorporating Entity Framework into enterprise level architecture. First, you’ll learn patterns for encapsulating your EF logic and how to choose which best suits your needs depending on what you need to accomplish. Next, discover how to align your EF code with the many beneficial patterns, from Domain-Driven Design in your software from breaking data models apart for Bounded Contexts, to persisting tightly-controlled aggregates. Finally, testing code without hitting the database gets easier with the test mock support introduced in EF6. You’ll also get to see how to mock a variety of EF database interactions that are triggered by your business logic. When you’re finished with this advanced Entity Framework course, you’ll not only better understand using EF in your real-world software, but you may gain some general software architecture wisdom along the way. Software required: Visual Studio 2013 or higher, Entity Framework 6 or higher.
Author Name: Julie Lerman
Author Description:
Julie Lerman is a software coach with over 30 years of experience building software. As a coach, Julie provides support for DDD and architecture implementation, facilitates Event Storming workshops and domain discovery. She also provides deep dives into Entity Framework for her clients in the .NET world. Julie is a long-time Pluralsight author, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director and Docker Captain who lives in the hills of Vermont and continues to be known as the world’s top expert in E… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Architecting a Data Layer
  29mins
• Understanding EF Encapsulation and the Great Repository Debates
  21mins
• Implementing Encapsulation Patterns with Entity Framework
  46mins
• Managing Complex Domains and Data Models
  41mins
• Refactoring into Bounded Contexts: A Walkthrough
  27mins
• Handling the State of Disconnected Graphs
  14mins
• Mapping DDD Domain Models with EF
  51mins
• Testing Your Apps When Entity Framework Is Involved
  46mins