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31 posts in EF Core

Jun 11, 2026 · 5 min

Prevent SQL Injection in .NET

SQL injection lets attackers alter database queries through untrusted input. Preventing it requires understanding how database queries are built and using parameterization consistently.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min

Data Encryption with EF Core

By combining EF Core with value converters, you can transparently encrypt data before it is stored in the database and decrypt it when it is retrieved.

Apr 23, 2026 · 6 min

Entity Developer and dotConnect for ASP.NET Core

EF Core and other first party tools are amazing in modern data access development in .NET ecosystem.

Apr 2, 2026 · 5 min

Efficient Similarity Search using Vector Indexes

Exact vector search is a solid starting point. Once volume grows, approximate vector search with vector indexes a offer fast alternative with relevant results instead of exhaustive comparison on every row.

Mar 19, 2026 · 4 min

Named Query Filters in EF Core 10

EF Core 10 introduces named query filters, allowing multiple filters per entity and selective bypass so you can disable only the filters you need.

Mar 5, 2026 · 5 min

Full-Text Search in EF Core 10

Full-text search in EF Core 10 combined with Azure Cosmos DB offers a powerful and efficient way to implement advanced text search in modern applications.

Feb 19, 2026 · 5 min

Execute Update with JSON in EF Core

The new JSON data type in SQL Server, combined with EF Core's ExecuteUpdate, brings a powerful and efficient way to perform bulk updates.

Jan 22, 2026 · 6 min

Hybrid Search in EF Core 10

Hybrid search in EF Core 10 with Cosmos DB combines keyword precision and vector understanding, allowing you to perform both full-text and vector searches with ranked results.

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