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Why Relying on Entity Framework for DTOs Is a Bad Practice

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Aug 25, 2025
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Stop using Entity Framework every time you make DTOs. You can run into problems like loading data you did not expect. Names can get confusing. It can be hard to handle updates. Many developers have trouble picking what data to send or get. Mistakes happen when you try to add new data to your models. Think about using a Swiss Army knife to hammer a nail.…

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