Hi hugocc13,
Dapper and Entity Framework are Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools used in .Net Applications.
Both are used for simplifying data access and mapping between objects and the database but different approaches and features.
Dapper is faster than EF because it uses raw SQL queries and has less overhead. However, EF provides caching and other performance optimizations that can sometimes make it faster.
Difference between Entity Framework and Dapper.
Dapper
1. Dapper is a lightweight micro-ORM.
2. It focuses on simplicity and performance.
3. It allows developers to write raw SQL queries and map the results to objects.
4. It provides faster data access by minimizing abstraction and executing queries directly.
5. It requires more manual effort for mapping and handling relationships.
6. It is suitable for projects where performance is critical and when you prefer more control over SQL queries.
Entity Framework
1. Entity Framework is a full-featured ORM framework.
2. It offers a higher-level abstraction over the database.
3. It supports approaches like Code First, Database First, and Model First.
4. It automates many aspects of data access, including change tracking and query translation.
5. It provides a wide range of features for handling complex scenarios.
6. It introduces some overhead and has a learning curve due to its extensive features.
7. It is suitable for projects that benefit from high-level abstractions and when you prefer a more feature-rich ORM solution.
Reference:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dapper-vs-entity-framework-nadim-attar
https://www.learndapper.com/dapper-vs-entity-framework
