How do you optimize EF Core performance for large datasets?

Optimization requires efficient querying, minimal tracking, index utilization, and batching operations.

Strategies include: 1. Use AsNoTracking() for read-only queries. 2. Project only necessary columns using .Select(). 3. Use Pagination (Skip/Take). 4. Use Bulk Extensions (ExecuteUpdate/ExecuteDelete in EF Core 7+) to avoid loading entities into memory. 5. Optimize the LINQ translation to ensure proper index usage. 6. Avoid N+1 queries using SplitQueries or eager loading.