Entity-Framework: How to create a model from a disconnected dataset?

Question

Using EF, is it possible to create the model from a disconnected dataset?

Keep in mind that there is no "database", only a dataset.

Answer 1

In theory yes, but in practice probably no.

i.e. it is possible but it would be a lot of work.

Essentially you could write a Provider that talks to a DataSet.

This however would not be trivial, check out Jarek's post on Wrapping Providers for more information.

Hope this helps

Alex