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What is Model First?

Q: What is Model First?

Short answer: Is it used in EF Core? Model First allows creating a database model using a designer (EDMX file), then generating both the database and code from that model. ⚠ EF Core does not support Model First. This approach was available in EF6 with Visual Studio tooling. Real-world example (ShopNest) ShopNest’s order service uses EF Core to save an Order and its line items in one SaveChangesAsync() call inside a transaction. Say this in the interview Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above). Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work. Trade-off — when you would not use it.

Short answer: Is it used in EF Core? Model First allows creating a database model using a designer (EDMX file), then generating both the database and code from that model. ⚠ EF Core does not support Model First. This approach was available in EF6 with Visual Studio tooling.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s order service uses EF Core to save an Order and its line items in one SaveChangesAsync() call inside a transaction.

Say this in the interview

Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
Trade-off — when you would not use it.

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