What is Entity Framework in C#?

Entity Framework (EF) is Microsoft's Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for .NET applications. It allows developers to interact with databases using C# objects instead of writing complex SQL queries. Entity Framework supports features such as LINQ queries, change tracking, migrations, and database relationships, making database development faster, more maintainable, and less error-prone. It is widely used in ASP.NET Core and other .NET applications for data access.