When you have database already designed then use EF to generate Model and Context (edmx) .i.e. Database first. There is no benefit in using Code First, as you will end up in re-writing model code which can be generated automatic from your existing Database.
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Re: Why Code First with Existing DB?
Apr 09, 2012 01:28 PM|LINK
When you have database already designed then use EF to generate Model and Context (edmx) .i.e. Database first. There is no benefit in using Code First, as you will end up in re-writing model code which can be generated automatic from your existing Database.