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introduction to microsoft Entity Framework(EF)

[WHAT]

1. ] VIDEO SERIES - Introduction to Entity Framework(EF). EF is an Object Relational Mapper(ORM) for automating the creation and management of databases via your applications source code. This Microsoft Virtual Academy(MVA) Course is an 6 part, 6 hour video series which takes an introductory level look at using the EF ORM. The course is presented by Adam Tuliper and Christopher Harrison of Microsoft.
2. ] SUMMARY - I have created a 1 page aritcle SUMMARY of the content of each of the video episodes.

[WHY]

1. ] COURSE an introductory level video series for people new to using microsofts Entity Framework(ORM)
2. ] SUMMARY my notes for each video in this series - a quick review or a quick preview, these brief notes outline the content material covered in each of the videos, have VIDEO TIMESTAMPS if you want to refer to a specific explanation or demonstration
3. ]

[WHERE]

1. ] WATCH THE FULL VIDEO SERIES
1. ] lesson 1 - introduction to entity framework

[WHEN]

1. ] 20YY-mm-dd produced
2. ] 20YY-mm-dd released

[EXAMPLE]

1. [55:00] VIDEO Lesson-1 - introduction to entity framework -
1. [SUMMARY-article] - Get rolling with an overview of Entity Framework, installation, and configuration.
2. [55:00] VIDEO Lesson-2 - beginning code first
1. [SUMMARY-article] - After installing Entity Framework, it’s time to start doing development. Look at creating classes and data contexts, and find out how to configure the database. 
3. [57:42] VIDEO Lesson-3 - managing relationships 
1. [SUMMARY-article] - Classes are going to map to tables and need to have relationships. See how to configure and manage those relationships. And get a bonus section on inheritance.
4. [61:01] VIDEO Lesson-4 - managing the database
1. [SUMMARY-article] - Although simple applications can be managed with conventions, they won’t necessarily scale. Find out how Entity Framework allows you complete control over the database.
5. [44:46] VIDEO Lesson-5 - manging transaction
1. [SUMMARY-article] - Dealing with multiple objects requires consistency in the database. Examine how to manage concurrency and transactions.  
6. [48:46] VIDEO Lesson-6 - integrating extra features and looking forward
1. [SUMMARY-article] - Get a look backward and forward. See how to improve performance, implement eager loading, and see what Entity Framework 7 will offer in the future. 
7. [00:00] Resources and Next Step
1. [SUMMARY-article]  Take this opportunity to explore

[HOW-TO]

1. ] Time requirements, modules, assessments and points for this course:
   1. 5 hours* 7 modules 6 assessment 60 points
   2. *Excluding labs, knowledge checks and assessments.

[REFERENCE]

1. ] course instructors
1. ] Christopher Harrison
2. ] Adam Tuliper
2. ] http://github.com/MicrosoftLearning/EntityFramework - source code for
3. ] https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/data/ef.aspx - EF resources
4. ] https://blogs.msdn.com/b/adonet - EF team blog

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