How does caching work in Entity Framework?

How does caching work in Entity Framework?

Caching in Entity Framework helps improve performance by storing frequently accessed data in memory, reducing database calls.

What types of caching are available in Entity Framework?

Entity Framework supports first-level caching (context-level) and second-level caching (across contexts) for better data retrieval.

Can you explain first-level caching in more detail?

First-level caching is enabled by default and stores entities in the context's memory during a session, preventing duplicate queries.

How can I implement second-level caching?

To implement second-level caching, you can use third-party libraries like Entity Framework Core's caching extensions or configure a custom cache provider.