How can I generate database tables from C# classes?

Question

Does anyone know a way to auto-generate database tables for a given class? I\'m not looking for an entire persistence layer - I already have a data access solution I\'m usi

Answer 1

I think for complex data types, you should extend them by specifying a ToDB() method which holds their own implementation for creating tables in the DB, and this way it becomes auto-recursive.

Answer 2

Try DaoliteMappingTool for .net. It can help you generate the classes. Download form Here

Answer 3

Subsonic is also another option. I often use it to generate entity classes that map to a database. It has a command line utility that lets you specify tables, types, and a host of other useful things

Answer 4

I know you're looking for an entire persistence layer, but NHibernate's hbm2ddl task can do this almost as a one-liner.

There is a NAnt task available to call it which may well be of interest.

Answer 5

You can do the opposite, database table to C# classes here: http://pureobjects.com/dbCode.aspx

Answer 6

Try out my CreateSchema extension method for objects at http://createschema.codeplex.com/

It returns a string for any object containing CREATE TABLE scripts.