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dotnet-ef:tldr:db9e7

dotnet-ef: Drop the database.
$ dotnet ef database drop
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The command "dotnet ef database drop" is used in the context of Entity Framework Core, which is a popular Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool for .NET Core applications. Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "dotnet" is a command-line tool in .NET Core Framework used to execute .NET applications and commands.
  • "ef" is a sub-command for dotnet that represents Entity Framework Core.
  • "database" is a sub-command for ef that deals with database-related operations.
  • "drop" is a specific operation in the Entity Framework Core command-line tool that is used to drop (delete) the entire database associated with an application.

In summary, the command "dotnet ef database drop" is used to delete the database that is associated with the .NET Core application you are working on using Entity Framework Core.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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