EntityFramework Data Initialization

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I'm using Entity Framework Code First. The database initialization works great for creating the database and tables.

I was wondering if there's a way to make the process less destructive... rather than issuing DROP / CREATE statements when the schema changes, is there any way (via an off-the-shelf Initializer, or otherwise) to issue ALTER statements to update my schema?

Stephen Newman · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-30 16:18:38Z

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You should look into Code First Data Migrations, I've not used it myself but I believe it's what you are looking for.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/adonet/archive/2012/02/09/ef-4-3-released.aspx

To help those that come along later, you should be able to follow these instructions to get it all setup : http://blogs.msdn.com/b/adonet/archive/2012/02/09/ef-4-3-code-based-migrations-walkthrough.aspx

edited Apr 30, 2012 at 16:18

answered Apr 30, 2012 at 14:18

Stephen Newman

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reach4thelasers Over a year ago

Thanks, I think that is what I'm looking for - heres a good link that helped me get it set up. Please add it to your answer for those who come later and I will accept your answer. blogs.msdn.com/b/adonet/archive/2012/02/09/…

Muneeb · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-14 07:34:54Z

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I think this might help: http://www.entityframeworktutorial.net/code-first/database-initialization-strategy-in-code-first.aspx There is an example of using custom method to initialize data.

answered Jan 14, 2014 at 7:34

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