Converter of SQL Server DB to Entity Framework Code First

Question

Is there any package, software or tool which does the following:

Converts a SQL Server DB to Entity Framework Code First
Makes the Domain Classes, DB Context and the connections string or just makes the domain classes of our entities and relations.

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– user844705, Commented Jan 29, 2014 at 16:00

Jesse Webb · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-29 16:02:05Z

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Yes, there is a feature in Visual Studio which allows you to create a Code First model from an existing Database.

Under the heading "Reverse Engineer Model", see the notes about using the "Reverse Engineer Code First" feature.

answered Jan 29, 2014 at 16:02

Jesse Webb

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Thanks, "Reverse Engineer Model" is very useful.

Bappi Datta · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-29 16:03:03Z

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Use the following tools:

answered Jan 29, 2014 at 16:03

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Kaspars Ozols · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-29 16:01:59Z

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You can do it with Visual Studio using Entity Framework Power Tools

Take a look at step-by-step tutorial here

answered Jan 29, 2014 at 16:01

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Thank you. that was useful too