ADO.NET Entity Framework, Example Code
The Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework is an object-relational mapping (ORM) provider for use within the Microsoft .NET Framework. The Entity Framework uses a well known model within UML known as the Entity Data Model. Using this model, the Entity Framework maps a given database schema onto a conceptual object-oriented design.
In its simplest form, the Entity Framework is an XML file. This file details the mapping between the generated Entity Data Model and your database schema. This file also contains additional information necessary to model the relationships graphically within Microsoft Visual Studio.
June 6th, 2010 | Microsoft ASP.NET MVC