EF Core Sidekick
Empower Your C# Development & Learning
A free Visual Studio extension that simplifies EF Core development, making it an ideal tool for both new and experienced C# developers.
What is EF Core Sidekick?
EF Core Sidekick is a Visual Studio extension that automates the generation of EF Core entities, services, and APIs, streamlining development by reducing manual coding and minimizing errors. Whether you're learning C# or refining your expertise, it provides a structured, best-practice approach to building robust applications.
Key Features
Effortless Reverse Engineering
Easily generate EF Core entities and DbContext classes by selecting your database tables, views, functions, and stored procedures through an intuitive UI. Supports EF Core versions 6.0 through 9.0, automatically handling keys, indexes, and relationships. Customize class and property names to align with your coding standards.
Rapid Service Scaffolding
Eliminate repetitive coding by quickly generating CRUD services for your entities. Configure sorting rules for data retrieval, and EF Core Sidekick will automatically populate LINQ-based queries according to your specifications.
Seamless API Generation
Save time by generating APIs for your services that integrate with authorization frameworks and support sensitive data encryption, reducing boilerplate code and enhancing security.
Easy DTO Generation & Mapping
Automatically generate Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) based on selected entities. Choose between creating a built-in DTO mapper or using an external mapper for entity-to-DTO conversions, facilitating efficient data handling.
Tailored Code Generation
Incorporate custom code, such as additional using directives, inheritance, class attributes, and code snippets, into the generated code. These customizations are preserved during subsequent code regenerations, ensuring long-term maintainability.
High-Quality, Maintainable Code
EF Core Sidekick generates code that adheres to EF Core best practices, promoting a well-structured, layered design with clear dependency relationships. This approach ensures clean, readable, and maintainable code, facilitating learning and development.
Learn C# and EF Core the Right Way
EF Core Sidekick is not just a productivity tool—it's also a great way to learn best practices in C# application development. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate developer, the extension generates production-ready code, allowing you to study real-world EF Core implementations while working on your own projects.
Get Started Today
Experience how EF Core Sidekick can transform your EF Core development workflow and keep your team agile. Download the extension, explore the comprehensive documentation, and join a community of .NET developers who are streamlining their development processes every day.