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# Better Performance by Removing Extra Database Operations

A part of the system was using **Dapper** alongside **EF Core**, which caused **extra database operations** to spin up unnecessarily. This could harm performance and add complexity.

The code has been updated to:

* Remove Dapper usage in this area.
* Use **EF Core only** for database operations.
* Improve both **performance and maintainability**.

**Benefits for you**

* Faster, more efficient database operations in affected areas of the store.
* Improved **overall stability and performance**, especially under load.
* A more future‑proof platform with less technical complexity behind the scenes.