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Clean Architecture with .NET
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For decades, most SQL-based applications have been built using a database-first approach. In this model, the database is designed and managed directly using SQL and database-specific tooling. Tables, columns, constraints, and relationships are defined first, and application code is then written to conform to that schema.
A code-first approach inverts that workflow. Instead of modeling your application around the database, you model the database from your code. Your domain and application models become the source of truth, and the database schema is generated and evolved from those models.
In .NET, EF Core enables this approach by allowing you to define entities and relationships in code, then create and update the database through migrations. This represents a significant shift from how many developers have traditionally worked with SQL-based systems, but when applied with discipline, it can provide lasting benefits to both development velocity and long-term...