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Angelo Pirola
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Custom NET8 Entity Framework Core Generic Repository

The .NET 8-EFCore-GenericRepository on GitHub is a comprehensive library designed to simplify interactions with Entity Framework Core in .NET 8 applications.

By providing a generic repository pattern, it eliminates the need for writing repetitive data access code, enhancing developer productivity and code maintainability.

Key Features

Generic Repository Pattern: The library adheres to the generic repository pattern, enabling you to perform CRUD operations on any entity without writing custom repositories for each.

.NET 8 Compatibility: Specifically tailored for .NET 8, this library leverages the latest features and performance optimizations offered by the framework.

Simplified Data Access: The generic repository abstracts away the complexities of Entity Framework Core, allowing you to focus on your application's core logic.

Extensibility: The library is designed to be easily extended to accommodate custom requirements and complex scenarios.

Community-Driven: Being open-source, the repository benefits from
community contributions, ensuring ongoing development and improvements.

How it Works:

The library provides a base repository class that encapsulates common data access operations.

By inheriting from this base class and specifying the entity type, you can create custom repositories with minimal effort.

The library handles tasks such as:

Querying: Fetching data from the database based on various criteria.
Adding: Inserting new entities into the database.
Updating: Modifying existing entities.
Deleting: Removing entities from the database.

Installation and Usage:

To incorporate this library into your .NET 8 project, simply install it using NuGet:

dotnet add package AngeloDotNet.NET8.EFCore.GenericRepository
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Nuget Package

Once installed, you can create an instance of the generic repository and start performing data operations:

var repository = new GenericRepository<YourEntity>(context);
var entity = repository.GetById(id);
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Contributing:

The project welcomes contributions from the community.
If you'd like to contribute, follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
  2. Clone your fork to your local machine.
  3. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.  
  4. Make your changes and commit them.
  5. Push your changes to your fork.
  6. Create a pull request.  

Conclusion:

The NET8-EFCore-GenericRepository is a valuable tool for .NET 8 developers looking to streamline their data access layer.

By providing a reusable and extensible repository pattern, it helps developers focus on building robust and scalable applications.

If you're working with Entity Framework Core in .NET 8, consider incorporating this library into your projects.

An example and related documentation are available in the GitHub repository below.

GitHub Repository

Contributions and/or suggestions are always welcome.

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