Many developers use Entity Framework Core daily, but few fully harness its potential. Behind the simple LINQ queries and DbContext lies a powerful data access engine that can either enhance your app's performance or quietly undermine its scalability and maintainability.

In this engaging and fast-paced session, we’ll unveil 10 essential things every developer should know about EF Core but probably doesn’t. You’ll learn how to write faster queries, steer clear of common pitfalls, use advanced features effectively, and debug your data access with expertise.

Filled with real-world examples, performance insights, and lesser-known capabilities, this talk will empower you to stop struggling against the framework and begin mastering it. Whether you're new to EF Core or have years of experience, you’re sure to leave with valuable insights to enhance your next project.

Who Should Attend:
• ASP.NET and .NET developers using Entity Framework Core in production
• Backend engineers frustrated with slow queries or unpredictable behavior
• Architects creating data access layers and optimizing performance
• Developers transitioning from EF6 or other ORMs to EF Core

Key Takeaways:
• Why AsNoTracking() can be a hidden superpower (or a silent bug)
• How lazy loading, change tracking, and query composition really work
• The impact of Include() on performance and how to control it
• Smart ways to write projections that scale
• Hidden features like compiled queries, raw SQL, and interceptors
• What’s happening under the hood with migrations, contexts, and DI
• Tips to avoid common mistakes like context lifetime issues and N+1 queries
• How to debug EF Core queries with SQL Profiler, logging, and query plans
• Understanding batch execution and transaction scope behaviors
• When EF Core is the right tool and when it’s not