5 EF Core Features Every .NET Developer Should Know to Solve Common Problems

Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is a game-changer for .NET developers who want an efficient and reliable way to interact with databases. By transforming complex SQL queries into simple C# code, EF Core takes a lot of the hassle out of working with data. But here’s the thing — many developers aren’t taking full advantage of the powerful features EF Core has to offer. Today, I’m going to share 5 EF Core features that can solve real-world developer problems and significantly improve your productivity.

These are features I wish I’d known about when I started, and I bet they’ll save you from a lot of headaches too.

1. Global Query Filters: Avoid Repetitive Filtering Logic

Problem: Are you tired of adding the same filter condition for “soft deleted” entities in every single query?

Solution: Use Global Query Filters in EF Core to automatically apply a condition across all queries for an entity. This feature is especially useful for implementing soft deletes, multi-tenancy, or any scenario where you need to consistently filter

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{
    protected override void OnModelCreating(ModelBuilder modelBuilder)
    {
        modelBuilder.Entity<Product>()…