The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 5) - Repository Overview

The video tutorial discusses the role of repositories in managing objects in memory, emphasizing that update methods should not be included in repositories due to varying update logic across projects. Instead, updates should be handled separately. The tutorial also highlights that repositories should not mimic database semantics and introduces the concept of a unit of work for handling save and update operations.

What is a primary function of a repository?

• To add or remove objects

• To execute complex business logic

• To update all objects

• To directly manage database connections

Why is an update method not included in a common repository?

• Because it is unnecessary for most applications

• Because it is not supported by most programming languages

• Because update logic is often unique to each entity

• Because it is too complex to implement

What is a common mistake developers make with repositories?

• Including an update method

• Not using any methods

• Using too many methods

• Ignoring the add method

What should a repository resemble?

• A complex algorithm

• A collection of objects in memory

• A user interface

• A direct interface to the database

What concept is introduced to handle save and update operations?

• Singleton Pattern

• Unit of Work

• Service Layer

• Data Mapper