Entity Framework Core - A Full Tour

Course Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master Entity Framework Core and build efficient data-driven applications with this comprehensive course. You'll learn how to set up your environment, create and manage data models, interact with databases, and optimize performance using EF Core’s powerful features. Whether you're new to EF Core or looking to refine your skills, this course will guide you through essential concepts and advanced techniques. You'll start with the fundamentals, including installing the necessary tools, setting up projects in Visual Studio, and understanding the database context. Then, you'll dive into querying data using LINQ, tracking changes, and performing CRUD operations. You'll explore database migrations, relationships, and data manipulation strategies to ensure seamless integration with your applications. As you progress, you'll work with raw SQL, stored procedures, and ASP.NET Core integration, gaining practical insights into EF Core’s advanced capabilities. You'll also cover performance optimization techniques, data validation, concurrency handling, and transaction management. These lessons will equip you with the knowledge to handle complex real-world scenarios. This course is ideal for developers, software engineers, and database administrators looking to enhance their .NET data access skills. A basic understanding of C# and relational databases is recommended but not required. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this course will help you harness the full potential of Entity Framework Core.