Entity Framework vs ADO.NET

Developers should learn Entity Framework when building meets developers should learn ado. Here's our take.

Entity Framework

Nice Pick

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

ADO.NET

Developers should learn ADO

Pros

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

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Entity Framework if: You want net applications that require database interactions, as it simplifies data access by abstracting sql queries into c# or vb and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use ADO.NET if: You prioritize net when building over what Entity Framework offers.

The Bottom Line

Entity Framework wins

Developers should learn Entity Framework when building