Introduction to Entity Framework with Web API and Swagger

Modern software development requires a robust way to map application code to relational databases without writing tedious SQL queries. This course introduces you to Entity Framework, the leading object-relational mapper for .NET, and shows you how to expose your data securely through a documented web API. You will start by understanding the foundational concepts of database management, object-relational mapping, and modern .NET development workflows. By reading through clear explanations and structured code snippets, you will learn how to configure database contexts, perform CRUD operations, and write efficient queries using LINQ. You will also learn how to integrate Swagger to document and test your API endpoints seamlessly. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) and Entity Framework architecture - Configure database connections and manage migrations to keep your schema up to date - Write clean LINQ queries to create, read, update, and delete database records - Set up a web API and integrate Swagger for interactive endpoint documentation and testing - Apply modern .NET practices including dependency injection and asynchronous database operations - Structure your application code to separate database logic from presentation layers The course begins with essential database definitions and configuration basics before moving into hands-on API development, query optimization, and testing practices. This text-based program is designed specifically for beginners with basic C# knowledge who want to build database-driven applications. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of modern data access in .NET.