This community standup hosted by dotnet features Yurii Hryhoriev, Jiri Cincura, and Shay Rojansky discussing how dotConnect and Entity Developer make .NET data development simpler and more productive.

.NET Data Community Standup: How dotConnect and Entity Developer Streamline .NET Workflows

Presenters: Yurii Hryhoriev, Jiri Cincura, Shay Rojansky

Overview

This video demonstrates the use of dotConnect and Entity Developer to enhance the .NET data development experience. The speakers share practical tips and walk through live demos to show how these tools:

• Simplify connection to various databases in .NET projects
• Integrate with Entity Framework Core for streamlined ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
• Automate code and model generation
• Improve data modeling and management via visual tools

Key Topics Covered

• Setting up dotConnect in a .NET solution
• Using Entity Developer to create and maintain data models visually
• Integrating data access layers with Entity Framework Core and ADO.NET
• Productivity gains and workflow improvements for database-oriented .NET applications
• Real-world scenarios where these tools save time and reduce errors

Who Should Watch

• .NET developers working with databases
• Teams building data-centric enterprise applications
• Anyone interested in improving workflow efficiency with Microsoft-centric tools

Additional Resources

• dotConnect Documentation
• Entity Developer Overview

The presenters provide actionable insights and practical examples, making this session valuable for .NET developers seeking to streamline their data development process.