Discover strategies for optimizing Entity Framework Core performance in this 44-minute conference talk. Learn configuration options and access patterns to enhance data access efficiency, understand which features to use judiciously or avoid, and explore database structuring techniques that improve performance while simplifying application code. Gain insights into when to consider alternatives to Entity Framework entirely. Delve into topics such as reading data efficiently, handling updates and deletes, avoiding performance pitfalls, utilizing Select() to limit fields, SQL Server indexing, code-first approach considerations, and complex data operations. Master the art of balancing ease of use with optimal performance in your .NET applications using Entity Framework Core.