TypeExtensions Class

Definition

Extension methods for Type instances.

These extensions are typically used by database providers (and other extensions). They are generally not used in application code.

public static class TypeExtensions
type TypeExtensions = class
Public Module TypeExtensions
Inheritance
TypeExtensions

Remarks

See Implementation of database providers and extensions for more information and examples.

Methods

ShortDisplayName(Type)

Generates a short, human-readable name of the type such as is suitable for exception messages, etc.

Notes that this name should be used for display purposes only. It is not the same string as the entity type name in the model.

This method is typically used by database providers (and other extensions). It is generally not used in application code.

Applies to