How to apply migrations to the database? (e.g. Update-Database)

Short answer: pply the migration to your database using: .NET CLI: dotnet ef database update Package Manager Console: Update-Database EF Core translates your model changes into SQL and executes them against the database.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

When ShopNest adds a DiscountCode column, you create a migration, review the SQL, then apply it on staging before production.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.