A comprehensive guide to understanding Cartesian explosion in EF Core, exploring its causes, impact, and practical strategies to optimize queries and improve performance.
This article explains the differences between client-side and server-side query execution in Entity Framework Core and provides best practices for using them effectively.
In Entity Framework Core, SelectMany flattens collections, which can lead to unexpected results if not used carefully. When filtering collections before SelectMany, ensure that the filter criteria are applied within the SelectMany projection to avoid retrieving unexpected data.