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Entity Framework vs TypeORM: What are the differences?

Introduction:

When comparing Entity Framework and TypeORM, there are several key differences that developers should be aware of. These differences can affect how a developer chooses between the two frameworks for their projects.

1. Data Source Support: Entity Framework is tightly integrated with Microsoft SQL Server, while TypeORM supports a variety of databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more. This difference in data source support may influence the choice of framework based on the database technology being used in a project.

2. Language Support: Entity Framework is primarily used with C# and .NET applications, whereas TypeORM is commonly used with TypeScript applications. This difference in language support can impact the compatibility and integration of the framework within the overall codebase of a project.

3. Query Language: Entity Framework uses LINQ (Language Integrated Query) for querying databases, while TypeORM uses raw SQL queries or an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) approach. The choice between LINQ and raw SQL queries may depend on a developer's familiarity and preference for a particular query language.

4. Community Support: Entity Framework has a larger and more established community compared to TypeORM, leading to a wealth of resources, tutorials, and community-driven extensions. TypeORM, on the other hand, may have a smaller but growing community that offers more tailored support for specific use cases.

5. Performance Optimization: Entity Framework provides built-in features for performance optimization, such as query caching and lazy loading, while TypeORM may require more manual configuration for optimizing performance. This difference in performance optimization capabilities can impact the efficiency and scalability of an application.

6. Maturity and Stability: Entity Framework has been in development for over a decade and is a mature framework with a stable release history, whereas TypeORM is a relatively newer framework that continues to evolve with frequent updates. This distinction in maturity and stability may influence the level of risk and confidence in using each framework for production applications.

In Summary, understanding the key differences between Entity Framework and TypeORM, such as data source support, language compatibility, query language, community support, performance optimization, and maturity, can help developers make informed decisions when choosing a framework for their projects.

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Pros of Entity Framework
Pros of TypeORM
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    LINQ
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    Object Oriented
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    Strongly Object-Oriented
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    Multiple approach (Model/Database/Code) first
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    Code first approach
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    Auto generated code
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    Model first approach
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    Strongly typed entities
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    Database first
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    Typescript
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    Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MS SQL Ser
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    Cons of TypeORM
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    Easy setup
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    Works in NodeJS, Browser, Ionic, Cordova and Electron p
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    Promise Based
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    Support MySQL & MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Sqlite
  • 1
    Support MongoDB

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Cons of Entity Framework
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    • 5
      Completely abandoned by its creator
    • 3
      Too complex for what it does
    • 2
      Doesn't really support native javascript
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      Not proper/real type safety
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      Cannot use query on any relation

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    What is Entity Framework?

    It is an object-relational mapper that enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.

    What is TypeORM?

    It supports both Active Record and Data Mapper patterns, unlike all other JavaScript ORMs currently in existence, which means you can write high quality, loosely coupled, scalable, maintainable applications the most productive way.

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      What are some alternatives to Entity Framework and TypeORM?
      NHibernate
      It is a mature, open source object-relational mapper for the .NET framework. It's actively developed, fully featured and used in thousands of successful projects.
      Entity Framework Core
      It is a lightweight, extensible, open source and cross-platform version of the popular Entity Framework data access technology. It can serve as an object-relational mapper (O/RM), enabling .NET developers to work with a database using .NET objects, and eliminating the need for most of the data-access code they usually need to write.
      Hibernate
      Hibernate is a suite of open source projects around domain models. The flagship project is Hibernate ORM, the Object Relational Mapper.
      JavaScript
      JavaScript is most known as the scripting language for Web pages, but used in many non-browser environments as well such as node.js or Apache CouchDB. It is a prototype-based, multi-paradigm scripting language that is dynamic,and supports object-oriented, imperative, and functional programming styles.
      Git
      Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
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