Should i use partial classes as business layer when using entity framework?
- by samsur
I am working on a project using entity framework. Is it okay to use partial classes of the EF generated classes as the business layer. I am begining to think that this is how EF is intended to be used.
I have attempted to use a DTO pattern and soon realized that i am just creating a bunch of mapping classes that is duplicating my effort and also a cause for more maintenance work and an additional layer.
I want to use self-tracking-entities and pass the EF entities to all the layers. Please share your thoughts and ideas. Thanks