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EF Core Like Operations and Global Filters

EF Core Like Operations and Global Filters

Learn about pattern matching with LIKE, and searching for patterns within a database table.

Pattern matching with Like

EF Core supports common SQL statements, including Like for pattern matching:

Step 1: In Program.Queries.cs, add a method named QueryingWithLike, as shown in the following code and note:

  • We have enabled logging.

  • We prompt the user to enter part of a product name and then use the EF.Functions.Like method to search anywhere in the ProductName property. ...