Getting Started with LINQ in C#

Introduction to LINQ Queries

Describes the three parts of the basic LINQ query operation that are common across all languages and data sources.

LINQ and Generic Types

Provides a brief introduction to generic types as they are used in LINQ.

Basic LINQ Query Operations (C#)

Describes the most common types of query operations and how they are expressed in Visual Basic and C#.

Data Transformations with LINQ (C#)

Describes the various ways that you can transform data retrieved in queries.

Type Relationships in LINQ Query Operations (C#)

Describes how types are preserved and/or transformed in the three parts of a LINQ query operation

LINQ Query Syntax versus Method Syntax (C#)

Compares method syntax and query syntax as two ways to express a LINQ query.

C# 3.0 Features That Support LINQ

Describes the language constructs added in C# 3.0 that support LINQ.

Walkthrough: Writing Queries in C# (LINQ)

Step-by-step instructions for creating a C# LINQ project, adding a simple data source, and performing some basic query operations.

Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)

Provides links to topics that explain the LINQ technologies.

LINQ Query Expressions (C# Programming Guide)

Includes an overview of queries in LINQ and provides links to additional resources.

Visual Studio IDE and Tools Support for LINQ

Describes tools available in the Visual Studio environment for designing, coding, and debugging LINQ-enabled application.

How to: Create a LINQ Project

Describes the .NET Framework version, namespaces and references required to create LINQ projects.

LINQ General Programming Guide

Includes links to topics that provide details about specific LINQ features.

LINQ Samples

Provides links to topics that explain the LINQ samples.

Getting Started with LINQ in Visual Basic

Provides links to topics about using LINQ with Visual Basic.

Other Resources