Entity Framework 6 - Knowledge Base (KB)

Best way to check if object exists in Entity Framework?

What is the best way to check if an object exists in the database from a performance point of view? I'm using Entity Framework 1.0 (ASP.NET 3.5 SP1).

Linq To Entities - Any VS First VS Exists

I am using Entity Framework and I need to check if a product with name = "xyz" exists ... ...I think I can use Any(), Exists() or First()....Which one is the best option for this kind of situation? Which one has the best performance?...Thank You,...Miguel...