Can one set a breakpoint in EF code first migrations seed method?

Question

I am having trouble with something in the Seed method in the Configure.cs for my entity framework 6 code-first migration process. I am running the

Answer 1

It's not possible directly within source code but you can attach the debugger via source code. Please see this link for details:

if (System.Diagnostics.Debugger.IsAttached == false)
   System.Diagnostics.Debugger.Launch();

The other option would be to run the migration via source code as explained above:

var configuration = new Configuration();
var migrator = new DbMigrator(configuration);
migrator.Update();

Answer 2

Update-Database runs out of your debugging session so you cannot set a breakpoint. You'll want to run your Seed method elsewhere from within your code, like a dummy method, that you can kick off from within your app.