Entity Developer for SQL Server

Entity Developer for SQL Server, developed by Devart, is a powerful Development Tool specifically designed for database applications. This tool falls under the Database Tools subcategory and its latest version, 3.5, packs numerous features aimed at maximizing productivity and simplifying the design process. The program has a file size of 41.9 MB, and while version 3.5 is the most recent, previous iterations are also available for those who prefer them.

Entity Developer for SQL Server 3.5 offers a comprehensive solution for users working with ADO.NET Entity Framework v1 and v4 and LINQ to SQL. Users can choose between Model-First and Database-First approaches to design their models and generate C# or Visual Basic .NET code. This versatility is enhanced by the program's visual model designer, which eliminates the need for manually typing XML code. Entity Developer seamlessly integrates with Visual Studio 2008 and 2010, making it an excellent addition to any developer's toolkit.

The tool is lauded for its advanced support for large models and provides various optimizations like splitting models into multiple diagrams. This feature is vital for improving model readability and management. The code generation capabilities are robust, thanks to the use of T4-like templates, allowing for highly customizable outputs. Predefined templates like POCO and DbContext support the Entity Framework 4.1 code-first approach and DbContext API features. More

You may want to check out more software, such as Entity Developer for SQL Server Express, Entity Developer Express for SQL Server or Entity Developer Professional, which might be similar to Entity Developer for SQL Server.