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What trade-offs come with Eager vs Explicit Loading?
What trade-offs come with Eager vs Explicit Loading?
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Quick interview answer
Pros: Include gives predictable SQL; projection Select reduces over-fetching. Cons: Cartesian explosion with multiple Includes — use split queries.
Detailed answer
Trade-offs for Eager vs Explicit Loading: Pros: Include gives predictable SQL; projection Select reduces over-fetching. Cons: Cartesian explosion with multiple Includes — use split queries. Decision rule: choose Eager vs Explicit Loading when the benefits outweigh operational cost for your SLO. Parent context: Mitigate first, then root-cause. Check symptoms against: Lazy loading enabled globally causing hidden N+1 in foreach..
Full explanation
Strong answers state both sides and when you would pick an alternative. Pros: Include gives predictable SQL; projection Select reduces over-fetching. Cons: Cartesian explosion with multiple Includes — use split queries.
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Parent context — Eager vs Explicit Loading
Mitigate first, then root-cause. Check symptoms against: Lazy loading enabled globally causing hidden N+1 in foreach..
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