LINQ to SQL vs Entity Framework

Developers should learn LINQ to SQL when building meets developers should learn entity framework when building . Here's our take.

LINQ to SQL

Nice Pick

Developers should learn LINQ to SQL when building

Pros

• NET applications that require efficient data access to SQL Server databases, as it simplifies database operations by eliminating much of the boilerplate SQL code
• Related to: csharp, 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 LINQ to SQL if: You want net applications that require efficient data access to sql server databases, as it simplifies database operations by eliminating much of the boilerplate sql code 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 LINQ to SQL offers.

The Bottom Line

LINQ to SQL wins

Developers should learn LINQ to SQL when building