In this section, we will learn how to use the EDM and the EntityDataSource control to implement our first program using the Entity Framework. We will use a GridView control to display bound data.
Let's first have the environment ready. I will run you through the steps to download and install Entity Framework 6 now.
In the Solution Explorer, right-click on the project and select EntityFramework from the list of NuGet packages, as shown in the following screenshot:
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Click on Install to start downloading and installing Entity Framework 6:
![](https://static.packt-cdn.com/products/9781783550012/graphics/0012OT_02_13.jpg)
Once Entity Framework 6 has been downloaded, click on Accept to start the installation. After Entity Framework 6 has been successfully installed and the necessary changes applied to your project, you are ready to start writing your first application that makes use of this framework.
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Refer to the solution we created earlier using the Entity Data Model Designer. Now follow these steps:
Drag and drop an EntityDataSource...