EF is the current recommended way. Don't bother with the GUI designer stuff but concentrate on "Code First", which is really misnamed. Down the road, you should learn some about standard ADO.Net as it will come in handy from time to time.


>Hi.
>Am starting out a new project in C# , Sql Server
>Up to now, I was using a Purchased Framework to hadle all data processing but response from company is not great now and suspect they may not be around in a while (at least in the Framework business )
>
>Any suggestons as to what 'Data' framework to use ?
>Entity Framework looks popular (and its also built in) and looks powerful
>
>Is this the 'DeFacto' standard now for C#/ SQLServer or are there other kids on the block
>
>Tia
>Gerard