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What is the difference between Select and projection optimization strategies?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Projection optimization reduces data transfer by selecting only required fields.
Deep explanation
Efficient LINQ queries project only necessary columns, reducing I/O, memory, and serialization overhead. EF Core translates projections into SELECT-specific SQL queries, avoiding full entity materialization.
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