Build a Hospital Management System with Entity Framework
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Build a Hospital Management System with Entity Framework
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Design entity models and configure schemas using Entity Framework.
Implement CRUD operations with validation and data integrity controls.
Apply backend architecture best practices in a hospital system project.
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February 2026
12 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to design entity models, configure database schemas, implement data validation, and perform core database operations using Entity Framework in a real-world Hospital Management System project. Learners will also be able to apply best practices in backend architecture, data modeling, and CRUD operations to build reliable, scalable data-driven applications.
This course provides hands-on experience in developing a complete hospital database system using Entity Framework and C#. Learners progress from understanding project requirements and foundational ORM concepts to implementing advanced configurations using Fluent API and data annotations. Through structured modules and practical lessons, the course demonstrates how to model patient and medical data, manage database contexts, refine table structures, and ensure data integrity. What makes this course unique is its project-centric approach that mirrors real industry workflows. Instead of isolated concepts, learners build and evolve a single application end to end, gaining practical exposure to healthcare data modeling challenges. By completing this course, learners strengthen their backend development skills and gain confidence in applying Entity Framework to real-world enterprise applications.
This module introduces the Hospital Management System project and establishes the foundational concepts of Entity Framework. Learners explore project objectives, core architecture, entity modeling, and essential C# constructs required to configure the database context and prepare the backend structure.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction to Project•10 minutes
- Entity Framework•4 minutes
- Patient Class•10 minutes
- Hospital Context•6 minutes
- Using Var•11 minutes
- Table Change•5 minutes
- Protected Override Void•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Project Overview and Entity Framework Basics•10 minutes
- Designing the Patient Entity•10 minutes
- C# Constructs and Context Configuration•10 minutes
- Graded - Project Foundations and Core Setup•30 minutes
This module focuses on database structure, schema design, and advanced Entity Framework configuration techniques. Learners work with schemas, Fluent API, and data refinement practices to ensure accurate, scalable, and well-structured database models for healthcare applications.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videos•Total 52 minutes
- Schema Defining and Table•10 minutes
- Fluent API•6 minutes
- Statement•6 minutes
- Data Done•10 minutes
- Overview Patient Details•10 minutes
- Changing the Column Size•7 minutes
- Setting the Text Size•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Schema and Table Definition•10 minutes
- Data Flow and Model Statements•10 minutes
- Patient Data Structure Enhancements•10 minutes
- Graded - Database Modeling and Configuration•30 minutes
This module covers data validation, CRUD operations, and database initialization techniques. Learners apply data annotations, implement Create, Update, and Delete operations, and configure model builders and initializers to manage reliable data persistence in a hospital database system.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videos•Total 39 minutes
- Medicine ID•9 minutes
- Data Annotations •10 minutes
- CUD Operations•5 minutes
- Program•3 minutes
- Hospital DB Initializer•7 minutes
- DB Model Builder•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Identifiers and Metadata Management•10 minutes
- CRUD Operations and Program Flow•10 minutes
- Database Initialization and Model Building•10 minutes
- Graded - Data Annotations and Database Operations•30 minutes
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