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Is there a way to generate C# classes from a dataverse endpoint?

Alternatively, is there a way to generate dataverse custom tables according to c# classes?

I'm searching for a "db(dataverse)-first" or, alternatively, a "code-first" solution to automate this process.

According to my research, this doesn't exist yet for .NET Core, as dataverse is a bit new, but I believe it would be greatly appreciated by the .NET community. If you know something about this development, even if it's still on its earlier stages, please let me/us know.

Luis Gouveia
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    something of [such kind](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/developer/data-platform/org-service/generate-early-bound-classes) ? – Mong Zhu May 31 '21 at 10:01
  • Yes Mong Zhu, exactly, but I forgot to specify I'm searching for something that will work on .NET Core, I'll update my question. Thanks anyway! – Luis Gouveia May 31 '21 at 10:33
  • @LuisGouveia not sure why you would have a problem using these for .net core even if the tool doesn't run on it to generate them, it just outputs plain old c# objects – Alexander Don'valderath Jul 05 '21 at 08:47

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I know it's a year too late, but I am also looking for a solution to connect EF6 Core and Microsoft Dataverse, but according to Microsoft is still a nice to have approach. (source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ef/core/what-is-new/ef-core-6.0/plan)

DataVerse (formerly Common Data Services)

Status: In-progress

T-shirt size: Ongoing

DataVerse is a column-based data store designed for rapid development of business applications. It automatically handles complex data types like binary objects (BLOBs) and has built-in entities and relationships like organizations and contacts. An SDK exists but developers may benefit from having an EF Core provider to use advanced LINQ queries, take advantage of unit of work and have a consistent data access API. The team will consider different ways to improve the .NET developer experience connecting to DataVerse.

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