Entity Framework always includes data that is in context even if I don't ask for it

Question

I am using MVC.NET web api, EF with DB first, and I have lazy loading turned off on my context. EF is returning way too much data, even with LazyLoading turned off.

For

Answer 1

You can select only what you need by using Select().

var users = _db.Users.Select(x => new
{
    UserID = x.UserID,
    Title = x.Title,
    Email = x.Email,
    RoleID = x.RoleID
}).AsEnumerable();