Define the Data Model and Set the Initial Data
This section explains how to design a business model (database) for an application built with Cross-Platform .NET App UI (XAF) and Entity Framework Core.
You will learn how to complete the following tasks:
- Create business classes mapped to database tables
- Define relationships between classes
- Implement dependent properties
To design a business model, build custom classes and inherit your business objects from the BaseObject class.
Tip
You can use the PMC or CLI tool to generate the business model from an existing database instead of creating it from scratch in Entity Framework Core. To learn more about this approach in EF Core, refer to the following article: Reverse Engineering.
Once you complete the tutorial, your application will look as shown in the image below:
- ASP.NET Core Blazor
- Windows Forms
Proceed to Create a Solution to start the tutorial.
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