How do you perform migrations in EF Core?

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To perform migrations in EF Core, you use the EF Core CLI tools or Package Manager Console to: Create migration files (track model changes).Apply those changes to the database. Basic EF Core Migration Workflow 1. Install EF Core Tools (if needed) For CLI: 2. Create Initial Migration This creates a Migrations/ folder with a snapshot of the model and SQL instructions to create tables. 3. Apply Migration to Database This runs the migration and updates your database schema accordingly. When Models Change 1. Modify your C# models or DbContext. 2. Add a new migration: 3. Apply it: Full Example Step 1: Define a model Step 2: Define a DbContext Step 3: Register DbContext Step 4: Add & Apply Migration Common Commands Command Purpose dotnet ef migrations add &lt;Name&gt; Create a new migration dotnet ef database update Apply migrations to DB dotnet ef migrations remove Remove last (unapplied) migration dotnet ef migrations list List all migrations dotnet ef database drop Drop the database Notes Ensure your project includes a Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Design package.Always review migration code before applying, especially in production.

Command	Purpose
`dotnet ef migrations add <Name>`	Create a new migration
`dotnet ef database update`	Apply migrations to DB
`dotnet ef migrations remove`	Remove last (unapplied) migration
`dotnet ef migrations list`	List all migrations
`dotnet ef database drop`	Drop the database

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Basic EF Core Migration Workflow

When Models Change

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Common Commands

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