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When building .NET applications, there are multiple choices for structuring the data access layer. While some developers prefer to use Entity Framework (EF) directly, others advocate for the Repository Pattern or even a combination of Repository + Unit of Work (UoW).

The big question is: Do you really need an extra layer of abstraction, or is EF already enough?

In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of these three approaches and help you decide which fits your project best.

Using Entity Framework Directly

Interacting with DbContext without an extra repository layer.

Entity Framework provides a high-level abstraction for querying and saving data using DbContext. Many argue that EF already acts as a repository, making an additional repository layer unnecessary.

Entity Framework Example

1. Install Entity Framework