Entity Developer is a powerful Windows program that comes with visual design tools for the eponymous Framework, LINQ to SQL, NHibernate and more.
Modeling
This is an ORM designer that helps developers create and edit entity models. It is possible to visually define units, associations and inheritance hierarchies in a clean interface. Such structurization simplifies the understanding of relationships and improves communication across teams.
The software supports several Object-Relational Mapping frameworks mentioned above. With this flexibility, you can reuse your skills in different projects or switch ORMs without learning new tools. Additionally, project templates are available for each supported technique to streamline development.
Extension
Thanks to integration with Visual Studio, you are able to develop your projects to full regalia. You can import and export codes on the go as well as receive suggestions for your scripts and check errors.
Besides, the application includes a customizable T4-based code generation system. It is possible to tailor how classes and context files are created. And last but not least, there is an option to perform both database-to-model and model-to-database synchronization to manage rapidly evolving items collections.
Features
- oriented towards skilled programmists and IT professionals;
- supports customizable T4 template-based code generation;
- necessary to share an email to access the installer package;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
