Difference Between Entity Framework and LINQ To SQL

In this article you will learn Difference Between Entity Framework and LINQ To SQL.

Entity Framework

• Entity Framework used various Database(such as oracle,db2,sql server, mysql etc).
• Entity Framework generate .edmx extension file.
• It is support complex type.
• Relationship tables/view one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many.
• Three Difference way to using data Query.

1. Entity SQL
2. ObjectContext
3. DbContext

•  Entity Framework provide loosely coupled approach.

Linq To SQL

• Linq To SQL Used only one Sql Server Database.
• It is generate .dbml extension file.
• It is not support complex type.
• Relationship Tables/view one-to-one.
• It is use data query DataContext
• It is provide tightly coupled approach.