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How do you handle migrations in EF Core?

Mid ASP.NET Web API
Quick Answer EF Core migrations: dotnet ef migrations add MigrationName generates a migration file. dotnet ef database update applies it. Review generated SQL before applying to production. Store migration files in source control. Use CI/CD to apply migrations automatically (Database.MigrateAsync() on startup or migration runner). Never delete applied migration files. Use --idempotent flag for generating idempotent SQL scripts.

Answer

Use:

  • Add-Migration
  • Update-Database

Supports schema evolution and controlled deployments.

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