Can you mix EDMX and code first with existing database?

Rod Falanga 566 Reputation points
2020-09-26T02:02:24.297+00:00

Where I work, they have used Entity Framework's EDMX files for longer than I've been there. Every new project brings will include the older EDMX files. I prefer to use EF's code first with existing database DbContext/DbSet etc.

I'd like to know; can I add EF's code first with existing database to an app that uses EDMX files? Or will the two of them interfere with each other?

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  1. Olaf Helper 45,101 Reputation points
    2020-09-26T05:48:18.173+00:00

    EDMX = Entity Data Model XML?

    I don't see anything really related to SQL Server, better post your question to .NET/EF forum.

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  2. Rod Falanga 566 Reputation points
    2020-09-26T13:06:34.697+00:00

    @Olaf Helper you are correct, but there is no Entity Frameframe tag I could use. SQL Server was the closest I could think of, thus why I used it.

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  3. AmeliaGu-MSFT 13,986 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2020-09-28T02:17:47.867+00:00

    Hi @Rod Falanga ,

    It seems your issue is more related to Entity Framework.
    .NET is currently not supported in the Q&A forums.
    I suggest you open a thread in the dedicated .NET forum so that people there will help you more effectively.
    Best Regards,
    Amelia

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