.NET Query/Entity Data Access - 1.0
Description
This extension will deactivate two mechanisms currently provided by the com.castsoftware.dotnet extension:
- .NET parametrization (Accurate C# links, i.e. Dataflow resolution) creating links to database items
- Creation of .NET dynamic links to database items (grep like engine)
The first mechanism has been replaced by the various .NET Data Access technology support (ADO.NET, EF, Dapper etc.) built into other extensions and is therefore redundant.
The second, Dynamic links, is well known for generating a significant number of false links to database items that need to be validated. The little value this was bringing is now largely covered by the many Data Access technology support built into other extensions.
In what situation should you install this extension?
This extension is not automatically installed when onboarding a new application in CAST Imaging. You can install install it manually when you think the set of .NET persistence extensions covers the persistence libraries used by the application.
What results can you expect?
Links
This extension removes some links that are generated by features in the com.castsoftware.dotnet extension:
- direct links from C# Methods, Constructors and Fields to database Tables, Views, Procedures and Functions
- either created by .NET parametrization
- or created as Dynamic links
They are replaced by .NET Data Access modelisation, however you may find that there are differences in the number and type of links.