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Custom Repositories

Custom repositories in HopFrame allow you to define and integrate custom logic for managing database entities. By implementing the IHopFrameRepository<TModel, TKey> interface, you can gain full control over how data is retrieved, modified, and managed. This feature is ideal for scenarios where the default behavior does not meet specific business requirements.

IHopFrameRepository<TModel, TKey> Interface

The IHopFrameRepository<TModel, TKey> interface defines a contract for a repository that works with a specific model (TModel) and its primary key (TKey). The interface provides the following methods:

  • LoadPage
    Loads a paginated set of items.

    Task<IEnumerable<TModel>> LoadPage(int page, int perPage);

    • Parameters:

      • page: The page number to load.

      • perPage: The number of items per page.

    • Returns: A collection of items for the specified page.

  • Search
    Performs a search query on the repository.

    Task<SearchResult<TModel>> Search(string searchTerm, int page, int perPage);

    • Parameters:

      • searchTerm: The term to search for.

      • page: The page number to load.

      • perPage: The number of items per page.

    • Returns: A SearchResult containing matching items and the total number of pages.

  • GetTotalPageCount
    Retrieves the total number of pages based on the items per page.

    Task<int> GetTotalPageCount(int perPage);

    • Parameters:

      • perPage: The number of items per page.

    • Returns: The total number of pages.

  • CreateItem
    Adds a new item to the repository.

    Task CreateItem(TModel item);

    • Parameters:

      • item: The item to create.

  • EditItem
    Updates an existing item in the repository.

    Task EditItem(TModel item);

    • Parameters:

      • item: The item to update.

  • DeleteItem
    Removes an item from the repository.

    Task DeleteItem(TModel item);

    • Parameters:

      • item: The item to delete.

  • GetOne
    Retrieves a single item based on its primary key.

    Task<TModel?> GetOne(TKey key);

    • Parameters:

      • key: The primary key of the item to retrieve.

    • Returns: The item if found, or null if not.

SearchResult<TModel> Struct

The SearchResult<TModel> struct is used to encapsulate the results of a search query.

  • Properties:

    • Items: The items retrieved from the search query.

    • PageCount: The total number of pages based on the search results.

public readonly struct SearchResult<TModel>(IEnumerable<TModel> items, int pageCount) { public IEnumerable<TModel> Items { get; init; } public int PageCount { get; init; } }

Adding Custom Repositories

To add and configure a custom repository in HopFrame, use the AddCustomRepository methods. These methods allow you to specify a repository class (TRepository) implementing IHopFrameRepository<TModel, TKey> and define configurations for the associated table.

  • With Configurator

    HopFrameConfigurator AddCustomRepository<TRepository, TModel, TKey>( Expression<Func<TModel, TKey>> keyExpression, Action<TableConfigurator<TModel>> configurator ) where TRepository : IHopFrameRepository<TModel, TKey>;

    • Parameters:

      • keyExpression: The key of the model.

      • configurator: Configures the table page.

  • Without Configurator

    TableConfigurator<TModel> AddCustomRepository<TRepository, TModel, TKey>( Expression<Func<TModel, TKey>> keyExpression ) where TRepository : IHopFrameRepository<TModel, TKey>;

    • Parameters:

      • keyExpression: The key of the model.

    • Returns: A TableConfigurator to configure the table.

By implementing custom repositories and using these methods, you can fully leverage the flexibility of HopFrame for your data management needs. Let me know if you'd like further elaboration!

Last modified: 12 December 2025
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