dotnet-efcore-patterns

Tactical patterns for Entity Framework Core in .NET applications. Covers DbContext lifetime management, read-only query optimization, query splitting, migration workflows, interceptors, compiled queries, and connection resiliency. These patterns apply to EF Core 8+ and are compatible with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and SQLite providers.

Scope

• DbContext lifecycle and scoped registration
• AsNoTracking and read-only query optimization
• Query splitting and compiled queries
• Migration workflows and migration bundles for production
• SaveChanges and connection interceptors
• Connection resiliency configuration
• DbContextFactory for background services and Blazor Server

Out of scope