When using Linq to EF, is EntityDataSource used much or raw Linq code used more often?

The EntityDataSource does not seem to provide much customizability at all, e.g. you ca开发者_如何学Pythonn't seem to be able to tweak the insert/update commands(or you don't have to?). Do professionals mostly write raw Linq code to use in conjunction with Databound controls like Repeater?

It depends on the scenario.

If you need a grid-like control, where users can view/edit/delete records (basically allowing them to directly modify DB records), then use a LinqDataSource.

If you want more control over the queries use Repeater and bind to a concrete List<T> (for example).

I prefer the latter, because it isolates logic into a DAL, where it can be tested and controlled more efficiently.