Ultimate ASP.NET 5 Web API Development Guide - Section Overview - Database Modelling and Entity Framework

The video tutorial introduces database modeling and the Entity Framework, a key ORM for .NET projects. It explains how to connect databases to APIs, making them dynamic and interactive. The tutorial covers the code-first approach, where data models are created first, and databases are generated from these models. The session concludes with a summary and a look at future steps.

What is the primary role of Entity Framework in .NET projects?

• To improve application performance

• To enhance security features

• To provide a user interface for applications

• To enable database connectivity and ORM capabilities

Why is it important for an API to be dynamic?

• To reduce server load

• To interact with and deliver data from data sources

• To simplify code structure

• To enhance user interface design

What does a dynamic API need to do?

• Interact with a data source

• Deliver static content

• Provide real-time analytics

• Run on multiple platforms

What is the first step in the code-first approach of Entity Framework?

• Writing API documentation

• Setting up the server

• Creating data models

• Designing the user interface

In the code-first approach, what is generated based on the data models?

• User manuals

• Database

• Network protocols

• Security certificates