A faster, simpler way to work with data

Seamlessly connect with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, and more on .NET.

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Supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS

Everything you want on one platform

Build confidently, publish faster, and delight your customers

Seamless integration

Skip unnecessary decision making! Easily transition between product stages with a consistent back-end and front-end user experience.

Efficient onboarding

Write every part of your product using the same language! Onboard quickly and develop skills that you can use to build end-to-end.

Extensive ecosystem

Discover what solutions others are building! An open-source ecosystem supports knowledge sharing, collaboration, and global learning.

Diverse compatibility

Connect PostgreSQL with Redis and combine data sources, including SQL Server (local and on the cloud), Azure CosmosDB, SQLite, and more!

Accelerate your coding with comprehensive support

Achieve high performance and peace of mind

Adapt to your needs

Apply data results to a variety of applications that you can build using the cloud, from mobile to web to desktop.

Build Windows, macOS, and Linux apps

Develop different cross-platform apps on the same back end.

Deploy with trust

Develop adaptable technology with confidence knowing you're backed by Microsoft's official support for the .NET platform.

Start simple and adapt easily to any scenario

Jump right in

Develop with the IDE you already use and build your application with the language you already know.

Expand your skills

Use one skillset to pull in data from any source, build any application, and troubleshoot any problem.

Start building today

Choose a tool based on your problem, manage a high number of simple operations, and solve for complex issues.

Discover the tools customers use most

Entity Framework

Query without SQL and work with your data like objects with features that solve complex database problems easy.

Data API Builder

Build CRUD APIs without a single line of code by using the Data API Builder CLI.

Dapper

Manage a high number of simple operations while staying lightweight.

Data access for real world solutions

See what customers are saying

Stack Overflow

"The Microsoft technology made it easy for us. It just works. We saved months of development time in the process." - George Beech: System Administrator

Chipotle

"In less than 20 minutes, I had a working prototype in .NET Core, deployed to Azure, with permissions properly set up…." - Mike Smith: Lead Software Developer

Irth

"The support that we've received from the Microsoft team is way beyond what I would expect for a company of our size." - Brad Gammons: CEO

The Postage

"... from front end to back end to mobile—an approach that has proven to be very effective in terms of both speed and cost." - Ken Myers: Chief Technology Officer

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Beginner videos

Kickstart your data journey with .NET through introductory videos. Grasp core concepts efficiently.

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Hands-on learning

Elevate your skills with hands-on, interactive modules tailored for .NET data tools.

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Technical documentation

Explore .NET data access with in-depth guides and troubleshooting tutorials.

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Community standups

Engage with .NET experts and stay updated with the latest developments and features.

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