Want to master Clean Architecture? Go here: Want to unlock Modular Monoliths? Go here: EF Core 10 finally introduces native LeftJoin and RightJoin operators in LINQ. For years, writing a left join in EF Core meant using GroupJoin + DefaultIfEmpty — correct, but awkward and hard to read. In this video, I walk through what’s changed in EF Core 10, how the new operators work, and where the limitations still are. In this video, you’ll learn: - Why left joins in LINQ were always painful - How LeftJoin and RightJoin work in EF Core 10 - Method syntax vs query syntax (and why only one is supported) - How the generated SQL compares to the old approach - Whether this change is actually meaningful in real projects This is a readability and intent improvement, not a performance change — but it’s one many teams have been asking for. What's New in EF Core 10: LeftJoin and RightJoin Operators in LINQ Check out my courses: Read my Blog here: Join my weekly .NET newsletter: Chapters