Product Description

"Programming Data Access with the ADO.NET Entity Framework" is a thorough introduction to Microsoft's new framework for building the data access layer of Windows and web applications. Written by Julia Lerman, the most recognized independent expert on the subject, the book covers not only such core framework components as the Entity Data Model (EDM) and the LINQ to Entities and Entity SQL query languages, but also shows how to put them to use in a variety of applications. Complete with scores of reusable examples, this practical guide is the book that developers need to master the next generation data access technology from Microsoft and put it to work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37863 in Books
• Published on: 2009-02-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 828 pages

About the Author
Julia Lerman is the leading independent authority on the Entity Framework and has been using and teaching the technology since its inception two years ago. She is well known in the .NET community as a Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider and INETA Speaker. She is a prolific blogger, a frequent presenter at technical conferences around the world, including DevConnections and TechEd and she writes articles for many well-known technical publications. You can read her blogs at www.thedatafarm.com/blog.

Customer Reviews

An excellent introduction that will take you pretty far
I've found this to be an excellent book helping you all the way from taking your first steps to pretty advanced topics.
If you have no experience at all with Entity Framework, you'll be glad to know that Julia Lerman doesn't make any assumptions about your prior knowledge. If you already know the basic stuff, just skip a few chapters and dive into the more advanced topics.
Make sure to fire up your Visual Studio and code along with the samples and your on your way to EF stardom.