Full CRUD Operations: .NET 8.0 Razor Pages with Entity Framework Core

ASP.NET Core Razor Pages is a streamlined approach for building web applications with a focus on page-centric development. With the release of .NET 8.0, Razor Pages continues to provide a robust framework for implementing full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations effectively.

This article walks you through the architecture of a complete CRUD application, leveraging Entity Framework Core for seamless database management.

Why Choose Razor Pages?

Unlike the traditional Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, Razor Pages organizes code around specific web pages. This makes it ideal for smaller applications or scenarios where each page has its own unique logic and data requirements.

The CRUD Workflow:

Create: Using OnPostAsync to handle form submissions and save new entities.
Read: Using OnGetAsync to fetch data from the database and display it in the .cshtml view.
Update: Implementing a specialized Edit page with model binding to refresh existing records.
Delete: Safeguarding data removal with confirmation pages and database context deletions.