Entity Framework FAQ: LINQ to SQL

 
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What is the difference between the Entity Framework and LINQ to SQL?

Julie discusses this topic and links to other blogs here, and here is another post on the topic.

 

Where does Microsoft stand on LINQ to SQL?

See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/data/bb525059.aspx#Q3.

 

Should I use the Entity Framework or LINQ to SQL?

If the above questions, aren't enough to help you decide, you might also want to check out Stack Overflow: Entity Framework vs. LINQ to SQL and Do you think it's advantageous to switch to Entity Framework.

 

How do I migrate from LINQ to SQL to the Entity Framework?

Here are blog posts that give migration tips:

• Migrating from LINQ to SQL to EF: Eager Loading
• Migrating from LINQ to SQL to EF: Deferred Loading
• LINQ to SQL to EF Conversion Template

 

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