ADO.NET vs Entity Framework

Developers should learn ADO meets developers should learn entity framework when building . Here's our take.

ADO.NET

Nice Pick

Developers should learn ADO

Pros

• NET when building
• Related to: c-sharp, sql-server

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Entity Framework

Developers should learn Entity Framework when building

Pros

• NET applications that require database interactions, as it simplifies data access by abstracting SQL queries into C# or VB
• Related to: c-sharp, asp-net-core

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use ADO.NET if: You want net when building and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Entity Framework if: You prioritize net applications that require database interactions, as it simplifies data access by abstracting sql queries into c# or vb over what ADO.NET offers.

The Bottom Line

ADO.NET wins

Developers should learn ADO