Entity Framework vs ADO.NET

Entity Framework:

Entity Framework is an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) framework that enables developers to work with relational databases using .NET objects. It simplifies database operations by allowing developers to work with objects and query data using LINQ.

ADO.NET:

ADO.NET is a data access technology in the .NET framework that allows developers to interact with databases using a set of components such as DataSet, DataReader, and Connection. It requires developers to write SQL queries to interact with the database.

Differences:

• Entity Framework is an ORM while ADO.NET is a data access technology.
• Entity Framework allows developers to work with objects and query data using LINQ, while ADO.NET requires writing SQL queries.
• Entity Framework provides a higher level of abstraction compared to ADO.NET, making it easier and faster to work with databases.
• Entity Framework handles mapping between database tables and .NET objects automatically, reducing the need for manual mapping in ADO.NET.