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efcore-patterns

Entity Framework Core best practices including NoTracking by default, query splitting for navigation collections, migration management, dedicated migration services, interceptors, compiled queries, and connection resiliency. Use when setting up EF Core in a new project, optimizing query performance, managing database migrations, integrating EF Core with .NET Aspire, or debugging change tracking issues.

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Updated 2/19/2026
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Installation and usage

Entity Framework Core best practices including NoTracking by default, query splitting for navigation collections, migration management, dedicated migration services, interceptors, compiled queries, and connection resiliency. Use when setting up EF Core in a new project, optimizing query performance, managing database migrations, integrating EF Core with .NET Aspire, or debugging change tracking issues.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use efcore-patterns