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Signum Framework Principles

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Explains the philosophy behind Signum Framework, an ORM with a full LINQ Provider that encourages an entities-first approach.
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Software Developer (Senior) Signum Software
Spain Spain
I'm Computer Scientist, one of the founders of Signum Software, and the lead developer behind Signum Framework.

www.signumframework.com

I love programming in C#, Linq, Compilers, Algorithms, Functional Programming, Computer Graphics, Maths...

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