Repository pattern in entity framework model-first design

Question

I could not find any exact information which platforms are suitable for repository pattern implementation. I have a MySQL DB and console app that is written in VS 2010. I am using Entity Framework 4 and my database is imported to VS project by model-first approach. Is this configuration suitable for implementing a repository pattern or do i have to use min. EF 5, VS 2012, also code-first approach, MSSQL or etc.? If my configuration is suitable for implementing repository pattern, would you suggest me an article to implement repository pattern.

Answer 1

Implementing a pattern is not related to a technical framework you might want to use. It's all about abstraction. So if you really do understand a pattern you can implement it. Well ok, you shouldn't try to implement e.g. the bridge pattern in assembler. ;o)

But if you are going to use a programming language with object oriented concepts like C#, VB, C++ or Java (I know, that there are a lot of other possibilities) you will achieve your goal.