Certainly! Below is a comprehensive list of 100 chapter titles for a book on Entity Framework (EF), ranging from beginner to advanced topics:
- What is Entity Framework? An Introduction to ORM
- Setting Up Entity Framework in Your Project
- Understanding ORM and Its Benefits
- How Entity Framework Works with Databases
- Getting Started with Code First Approach
- Database First vs. Code First vs. Model First in EF
- Exploring Entity Framework’s Core Features
- Installing Entity Framework and Configuring the DbContext
- Creating Your First Entity Framework Model
- Entity Framework Migrations Overview
- Adding, Updating, and Deleting Data with Entity Framework
- Retrieving Data: LINQ Queries in Entity Framework
- Eager Loading, Lazy Loading, and Explicit Loading
- Working with DbSet: Collections of Entities
- Handling Database Connections and Context Lifetime
- Basic CRUD Operations with Entity Framework
- Using Entity Framework for Simple Queries
- Using LINQ to Query Related Data
- Working with Anonymous Types and Projections in Queries
- Handling Null Values in Entity Framework Queries
¶ Part 3: Data Models and Relationships
- Understanding Entity Models in Entity Framework
- Configuring Relationships: One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many
- Working with Foreign Keys in Entity Framework
- Defining Navigation Properties for Relationships
- Using Data Annotations for Model Validation
- Using Fluent API for Advanced Model Configuration
- Handling Complex Types and Value Objects
- Using Composite Keys in Entity Framework
- Working with Inheritance in Entity Framework Models
- Optimizing Entity Framework Models for Performance
- Introduction to LINQ Queries in Entity Framework
- Filtering, Sorting, and Paging with LINQ
- Using Group By and Aggregate Functions
- Working with Joins and Related Data
- Using Expressions in LINQ Queries
- Parameterized Queries in Entity Framework
- Efficient Query Execution: Avoiding N+1 Queries
- Using Raw SQL Queries with Entity Framework
- Building Dynamic Queries in Entity Framework
- Executing Stored Procedures with Entity Framework
- Introduction to Entity Framework Migrations
- Enabling Migrations and Creating the First Migration
- Applying and Rolling Back Migrations
- Updating Database Schema Using Migrations
- Seeding Data with Entity Framework Migrations
- Managing Migrations in a Production Environment
- Customizing Migration Scripts
- Handling Schema Changes in EF Migrations
- Using Database Initializers with Migrations
- Managing Migrations for Multiple Databases
- Advanced Query Techniques with LINQ
- Using Include for Eager Loading in Entity Framework
- Managing Large Datasets Efficiently with Entity Framework
- Optimizing Performance with Lazy Loading
- Using Projections and Anonymous Types for Efficient Queries
- Tracking and Non-Tracking Queries in Entity Framework
- Handling Concurrency in Entity Framework
- Optimizing Query Execution Using AsNoTracking
- Transaction Management in Entity Framework
- Bulk Operations with Entity Framework
¶ Part 7: Handling Entity Lifecycle and Change Tracking
- Understanding Entity Tracking in Entity Framework
- Detecting Changes to Entities
- Handling Detached Entities in Entity Framework
- Working with Entity States: Added, Modified, Deleted, Unchanged
- Using DbContext to Track Changes in Data
- Disabling Change Tracking for Performance
- Persisting Changes to the Database Efficiently
- Manually Managing Entity States in Entity Framework
- Understanding Entity Framework’s Identity Resolution
- Handling Concurrency Conflicts in Entity Framework
- Entity Framework and Unit of Work Pattern
- Implementing Repository Pattern with Entity Framework
- Using Entity Framework with Asynchronous Programming
- Using Entity Framework with Dependency Injection
- Building Custom Providers for Entity Framework
- Understanding and Implementing Caching in EF
- EF and NoSQL Databases: A Comparative Overview
- Multi-Tenancy with Entity Framework
- Implementing Soft Deletes with Entity Framework
- Event Handling and Interceptors in Entity Framework
- Query Optimization Techniques in Entity Framework
- Handling Large Datasets with Paging and Streaming
- Entity Framework and Indexing for Faster Queries
- Optimizing Entity Framework for Read-Only Queries
- Reducing Round Trips to the Database
- Using Compiled Queries for Improved Performance
- Best Practices for Lazy Loading and Eager Loading
- Handling Transactions in High-Concurrency Environments
- Profiling Entity Framework Queries
- Optimizing Entity Framework for Cloud Databases
¶ Part 10: Security and Best Practices
- Securing Database Connections in Entity Framework
- Using Parameterized Queries to Prevent SQL Injection
- Validating Data and Protecting Against Data Integrity Issues
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control with Entity Framework
- Encrypting Sensitive Data in Entity Framework Models
- Best Practices for Entity Framework in Web Applications
- Versioning Models and Databases in Entity Framework
- Handling Auditing and Logging in Entity Framework
- Unit Testing with Entity Framework
- Entity Framework Best Practices for Enterprise Applications
These chapter titles cover a broad range of topics, from introductory concepts to advanced features, providing a clear path for mastering Entity Framework, from basic CRUD operations to performance optimization and security best practices.