Entity Framework CTP5: How to connect MySql database using C#?

Question

I am trying to use Entity Framework CTP5, from a simple project. for now i added the reference to EntityFramework.dll (CTP5) and then write some code. But now i am unable to use it:

How to connect MySql database using C# ?

for now i created:

public class EF5_DATABASE : DbContext
{
    public DbSet<Sistema.Clientes.Cliente> Clientes { get; set; }
}

but the following code is not working:

EF5_DATABASE db = new EF5_DATABASE();
db.Database.Connection = ERP.MyConnection;   // MyConnection is a connected MySqlConnection

it throws this compiler error:

    Error  8   Property or indexer 'System.Data.Entity.Database.DbDatabase.Connection' cannot be assigned to -- it is read only
    C:\inetpub\wwwroot\temp\WpfApplicationTEST\MainWindow.xaml.cs   48  13  WpfApplicationTEST

Is there a reason you're trying to assign the connection? Why not just let EF create it? It's possible to do this, but it's not the easy way, and I wouldn't want to do it without a really good reason why. — Craig Stuntz
– Craig Stuntz, Commented Feb 15, 2011 at 17:35

Devart · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-02 11:14:18Z

1

We have written an article illustrating some aspects of EF CTP 5 Code First support in dotConnect for MySQL.
Hope this article will be helpful.

answered Mar 2, 2011 at 11:14

Devart

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