Entity Framework Core 10 is powerful, but by default, it's not fast. Performance problems often hide beneath clean-looking LINQ, only to surface as slow queries, bloated responses, and overloaded databases.

In this session, you’ll learn how to optimize EF Core for performance without sacrificing the productivity it offers. We'll discuss the tools, patterns, and internal mechanisms that enable you to write efficient, scalable queries, minimize unnecessary database round-trips, and avoid common pitfalls that hinder real-world applications.

Through live demos, benchmarks, and hard-earned lessons, we’ll cover everything from compiled queries and projections to query plans and connection pooling. You’ll leave with the knowledge to enhance your EF Core data layer for significant speed, whether you're building APIs, background services, or high-volume systems.

Who Should Attend:
• ASP.NET and .NET developers using EF Core in production
• Backend engineers working with large datasets or real-time data access
• Architects responsible for application performance and scalability
• Developers frustrated with LINQ that looks good but runs slow

Key Takeaways:
• Why LINQ isn’t always your friend and how to write faster queries
• How to use compiled queries, selective projections, and batching
• Avoiding N+1 problems, overfetching, and lazy-loading traps
• Reading and interpreting SQL execution plans to find real bottlenecks
• Using caching and connection optimizations for high-load environments
• Logging and diagnostics with EF Core’s performance tooling
• When EF Core is not the right choice and what to use instead