Programming Entity Framework

"Programming Data Access with the ADO.NET Entity Framework" is a thorough introduction to Microsoft's new framework for building the data access layer of Windows and web applications. Written by Julia Lerman, the most recognized independent expert on the subject, the book covers not only such core framework components as the Entity Data Model (EDM) and the LINQ to Entities and Entity SQL query languages, but also shows how to put them to use in a variety of applications. Complete with scores of reusable examples, this practical guide is the book that developers need to master the next generation data access technology from Microsoft and put it to work.