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New dotConnect and Entity Developer Release: EF Core 10, AI Vector Types, and Expanded Database Compatibility
We are thrilled to announce a set of product updates across our dotConnect data providers and Entity Developer. The new release adds support for Entity Framework Core 10, introduces AI-focused vector data types across major databases, and extends compatibility with the newest platform capabilities such as SQL Server 2025, Oracle 26ai, and Microsoft Entra authentication.
DataReader vs DataSet: A Guide to Connected and Disconnected Data Access
Learn the differences between DataReader and DataSet in ADO.NET. Compare connected vs disconnected data access and how dotConnect boosts productivity.
C# Equivalent of the TINYINT Data Type in SQL
Learn what SQL TINYINT is, its C# equivalent, and how to map SQL Server data types correctly to avoid bugs and improve performance.
How to Build Microservices With ASP.NET Core and EF Core
Learn how to design and build a real microservice in .NET using ASP.NET Core, EF Core, PostgreSQL, dotConnect, and Entity Developer. This step-by-step guide walks through domain modeling, DbContext configuration, and a full CRUD Customer API, so you can scale beyond a monolith with clean, independent services safely in production.
.NET Conf 2025 Highlights: Unlocking the Future With .NET 10 and AI Innovations
Let’s explore the most impactful announcements, such as the transformative capabilities of .NET 10 and C# 14, AI-enabled modernization with GitHub Copilot, Aspire’s evolution into a polyglot orchestration platform, and the launch of Visual Studio 2026 with advanced AI integration.
NHibernate vs ADO.NET: Which Is Better for .NET Development?
NHibernate vs ADO.NET is the ultimate data-access face-off in .NET development, raw SQL control versus ORM abstraction. Discover which approach delivers better performance, maintainability, and productivity, and when it makes sense to combine both through an ADO.NET provider like dotConnect.
Vector Database Explained: Architecture, Use Cases & Examples
Learn what a vector database is, how it works, and why it's critical for AI and search. Includes examples, use cases, and key concepts.
Key Difference between ADO.NET and ASP.NET
TL;DR
The main difference between ADO.NET and ASP.NET lies in their purpose: ASP.NET is used for building web apps and services,...
ADO.NET vs Dapper: Comparison Guide for .NET Developers
Picking between ADO.NET and Dapper isn't just a technical decision—it can shape your project's speed, scalability, and maintainability for years. Before you write your next line of code, find out which tool matches your goals.
NHibernate vs. Dapper: Which One Should You Choose for .NET Development?
Microservices love Dapper’s speed. Complex domains need NHibernate’s depth. But what about performance tuning, scaling, and real-world demands? Explore the pros, cons, and case studies that show exactly when—and why—to use each tool.
NHibernate vs Entity Framework Core: Which ORM Is Right for You?
Optimize your .NET app with the right ORM. NHibernate offers deep SQL control and advanced caching for enterprise applications, while EF Core delivers speed, simplicity, and seamless .NET integration. NHibernate excels in complex queries, while EF Core is lightweight and cloud-ready. Picking the right one ensures smooth performance and scalability.
Relationships in Entity Framework Core: Complete Guide for .NET Developers
Learn how to configure EF Core relationships, including One-to-One, One-to-Many, and Many-to-Many, with foreign keys and Fluent API.
Introducing the New dotConnect Release With EF Core 9 and .NET 9 Support
The Devart team is happy to unveil the latest update to its dotConnect product line, which features support for EF Core 9, full .NET 9 compatibility, and a range of other enhancements.
.NET Framework vs .NET Core: Which Should You Use for Your Projects?
In this article, we'll compare .NET Core vs .NET Framework differences, features and benefits so you can choose the right technology for your project.
.NET 9 Preview Rolls Out: What’s New?
Learn about the new features of .NET 9, including performance improvements, AI integration, security enhancements, and new syntax.
Devart Wins Silver at the 19th Annual 2024 Globee Awards for Technology
dotConnect for Oracle from Devart, a high-performance .NET connector that provides direct access to the Oracle Database without the need for an Oracle Client, has won Silver at the 19th Annual 2024 Globee® Awards for Technology in the Oracle Cloud Application Services category.
Announcing Devart’s New dotConnect Providers for Zoho Desk & Zoho Books
In today's business world, the significance of efficiency and accuracy in managing finances and customer service has reached unprecedented levels. This is the reason why we extend our dotConnect product line to Zoho applications, providing our users with helpful tools to optimize their workflows and enhance productivity.
Introducing New dotConnect Integrations With Zoho and Major Updates
In its latest update, dotConnect has introduced exciting new products and significant upgrades to its existing lineup, enhancing its appeal to developers and IT professionals.
New in ADO.NET Data Providers, Entity Developer, and LinqConnect: .NET and EF Core support implementation, and more
Devart dotConnect line of products has received a significant update that brings long-awaited .NET 5, 6 and 7 support.
Exploring Dependency Injection in ASP.NET 6
This article builds a simple application to demonstrate the concepts covered and uses PostgreSQL as the database to store data and dotConnect for PostgreSQL as the data provider for PostgreSQL.
How to Work With Hangfire in ASP.NET Core
This article builds a simple application that does some background processing to demonstrate the concepts covered using PostgreSql as the database to store data and dotConnect for PostgreSQL as the data provider for PostgreSQL.
New in ADO.NET Data Providers, Entity Developer, and LinqConnect: Numerous Features and Fixes
Devart dotConnect line of products has received a significant update, making it even more compatible with the latest development environments.
How to implement IP Safelist in ASP.NET 6
This article builds a simple data-centric application and demonstrates how to disallow data access to certain IP Addresses. In this article, we’ll connect to PostgreSQL using dotConnect for PostgreSQL, a high-performance and enhanced data provider built on top of ADO.NET that can work on connected and disconnected modes.
Uploading Files in ASP.NET Core 6 MVC
This article talks about how you can upload one or more files in an ASP.NET Core 6 application.
How to Connect to PostgreSQL in .NET 8 using EF Core and ASP.NET Core
The integration of PostgreSQL with a .NET 6 Web API provides a powerful and flexible solution for building data-driven .NET applications.
How to implement health checks in ASP.NET 6
ASP.Net Core is a popular web development framework with many features for building web modern web applications. One of its many great features is the ability to implement health checks to determine the health of APIs, databases, etc. Health checks can help you to know if connections to the database, third-party components, etc., are healthy, degraded, or unhealthy.
Strategies for Versioning RESTful APIs in ASP.NET 6
Consider a scenario where you already have an API live and being used by users. Let's assume you want to enhance existing API capabilities while maintaining existing functionality. While some users may still use the older API, others prefer a version with new or improved features. So, you need a way to build and manage multiple versions of your APIs. This strategy is also known as API versioning.
Consume a RESTful API Using RestSharp and C#
This article talks about REST concepts, the RESTSharp library, and how it can be used to work with RESTful APIs in ASP.NET 6. We’ll...
Scheduling Cron Jobs in ASP.NET 6 and C#
This article covers cron jobs and how we can leverage Quartz.Net to schedule cron jobs in ASP.NET 6. It shows how we can store...
How to Work With Inheritance in Entity Framework Core
Entity Framework Core from Microsoft is a cross-platform, lightweight, and flexible version of its predecessor, Entity Framework. EF Core is an object-relational mapper (ORM)...
Support for New Data Types and Other Improvements in dotConnect for Oracle 9.16
The new version of Devart dotConnect for Oracle contains improvement of Entity Framework Core: the support of new data types Uri, IPAddress, PhysicalAddress, and expanded ability to...
Support for New Data Types and Other Improvements in dotConnect for MySQL 8.21
The new version of Devart dotConnect for MySQL contains significant improvements in Entity Framework Core support. We supported new data types Uri, IPAddress, PhysicalAddress and expanded the capabilities for translating LINQ queries into SQL. Besides,...
Code-First Migrations and EF Core Support Improvements in dotConnect for SQLite 5.18
The new version of Devart dotConnect for SQLite contains significant improvements of Entity Framework Core support, improving Entity Framework Core Code-First Migrations a...
Devart Stays on Winning Paths with ComponentSource Awards 2021
Once again, ComponentSource announces its Bestsellers of the year. This well-known professional resource researches the popularity of different software products each year. The analysis...
Devart Joins the Winners of 2020 ComponentSource Bestselling Awards
The response and appreciation of our users make our company proud of the database solutions we create. This time Devart gladly joins the ranks...
Devart Joins the Winners’ Circle of 2020 DBTA Readers’ Choice Awards
For the second year in a row, readers of DBTA — a magazine focusing on data, information management, and analytics — choose Devart products...
Entity Framework Core 3.1 Support in dotConnect Providers
Devart is glad to announce the release of the new versions of dotConnect ADO.NET data providers. New versions of Devart products offer you support...
Visual Studio 2019 RC4 Support in Devart .NET Connectivity Solutions!
Devart is glad to announce support for Visual Studio 2019 Release Candidate 4 in dotConnect ADO.NET data providers for databases and cloud apps,...
PostgreSQL 11 support in dotConnect for PostgreSQL, LinqConnect, SSIS Components, and Entity Developer
Devart is glad to announce support for the latest PostgreSQL version - PostgreSQL 11 - in the newly released dotConnect for PostgreSQL 7.12 and...
New FreshBooks API Support in dotConnect for FreshBooks and SSIS Data Flow Components
Devart is glad to announce the release of dotConnect for FreshBooks 1.8 and SSIS Data Flow Components 1.8 with support of New FreshBooks API...
Entity Framework Core 2.1.1 Support in Entity Developer and dotConnect Providers!
Devart is glad to announce the release of the new versions of dotConnect ADO.NET data providers and Entity Developer - our visual designer...
