How to do raw SQL queries in EF Core? (FromSqlRaw, etc.)

Short answer: Use FromSqlRaw() or FromSqlInterpolated(): var products = context.Products .FromSqlRaw("SELECT * FROM Products WHERE Price > {0}", 100) .ToList(); Use FromSqlRaw() or FromSqlInterpolated(): var products = context.Products .FromSqlRaw("SELECT * FROM Products WHERE Price > {0}", 100) .ToList(); Use FromSqlRaw() or FromSqlInterpolated(): var products = context.

Explain a bit more

Products .FromSqlRaw("SELECT * FROM Products WHERE Price > {0}", 100) .ToList(); Use FromSqlRaw() or FromSqlInterpolated(): var products = context.Products .FromSqlRaw("SELECT * FROM Products WHERE Price > {0}", 100) .ToList();

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s order service uses EF Core to save an Order and its line items in one SaveChangesAsync() call inside a transaction.

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.