Entity Framework is an open-source object-relational mapper for .NET applications that maps domain objects to relational databases. It supports LINQ queries, migrations,...
Pros
- First-party Microsoft integration with .NET and Visual Studio
- Strong LINQ, migrations, change tracking, and relationship-mapping support
- Broad provider ecosystem for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and other databases
Cons
- Higher runtime overhead than micro-ORMs such as Dapper
- Query translation and change tracking can require careful performance tuning
- More complex to learn than lightweight data-access libraries
Free, open source