Code First or Database First

Question

Hi We are re-writing our web applications( at least 3) and unifying our databases into one. Now the question is do we go Code first or Database first. We will be using MVC 5 and SQL 2014. Any Pros and Cons other than just the preference would be high appreciated Thank you Nirmala Thota

Ramesh Palaniappan · Answer

Database first and code second

Sudeep Chourasia · Answer

If you have to create database and write code then you have to use code first because it is using this there is no chance of error and mismatching of properties in models. so i suggest you to do Code First technique.

Kunal Vaishya · Answer

Hi Option 1 - Code first >> You have to Create Models/Entities and DB will create based on your Models/Entities. Option 2 - DB first >> You can create Database first and then add it EF and use it according. Both the Option is Good but I suggest OPtion 2(DB first) Not Option 1(Code first). In Option 1(Code first) it is very difficult maintain database changes because you have to change in your Models/Entities. Regards Kunal vaishya.

Lokesh Kumar · Answer

Hi Please Create database and then go For Code.

Bikesh Srivastava · Answer

Hi If you have already database is well structuredschema is created  so don't need to use code first approach. but you want create database at development time.then you can.

Delpin Susai Raj · Answer

Code first write after create database