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Entity Framework
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Entity Framework (EF) is an object-relational mapper that enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.


- [Get it:](https://msdn.com/data/ee712906) Add this to your project and start taking advantage of this powerful O/RM.
- [Get Started:](https://msdn.com/data/ee712907) Visit the guide for videos and tutorials that will help you make the most of your data.
- [Get Help:](https://msdn.com/data/hh913619) Find out how to get help from the experts and contribute to the data community on Stack Overflow.
- [Contribute:](https://github.com/aspnet/EntityFramework6) Find out how you can help make Entity Framework, an open development model, even better by visiting GitHub site.


Use Entity Framework with ASP.NET

- [Web Forms Tutorials](web-forms/overview/older-versions-getting-started/getting-started-with-ef/the-entity-framework-and-aspnet-getting-started-part-1.md)
- [MVC Tutorials](mvc/overview/getting-started/getting-started-with-ef-using-mvc/creating-an-entity-framework-data-model-for-an-asp-net-mvc-application.md)
- [Sample Application](https://webpifeed.blob.core.windows.net/webpifeed/Partners/ASP.NET%20MVC%20Application%20Using%20Entity%20Framework%20Code%20First.zip)