How does the use of explicit loading versus lazy loading impact the scalability of an Entity Framework application?

The use of explicit loading in Entity Framework can enhance scalability by enabling on-demand loading of related entities. This approach allows selective loading of data as needed, reducing the overall data transfer and improving performance, especially in scenarios with large datasets or complex relationships. In contrast, lazy loading may lead to performance degradation by loading all related entities upfront, increasing resource consumption and potentially impacting scalability negatively. Leveraging explicit loading provides finer control over data retrieval, optimizing scalability in Entity Framework applications.