LINQ Programming

Introducing LINQ -- Using LINQ to Objects -- Handling LINQ to SQL with Visual Studio -- Working with ADO.NET through LINQ to DataSet -- Programming objects with LINQ to Entities -- Programming objects with LINQ to XML -- Automatically generating LINQ to SQL code with SqlMetal -- Digging into expression trees and lambdas -- Constructing new code with extension methods -- Building a custom LINQ provider : introducing LINQ to Twitter -- Designing applications with LINQ -- Concurrent programming with Parallel LINQ (PLINQ) -- Standard Query Operator reference -- Index.

Take your LINQ programming skills to the top tier

Resolve data format impedance mismatch with guidance from a C# expert and Microsoft MVP. LINQ Programming details cutting-edge techniques to effectively assimilate XML, SQL, ADO.NET, and unstructured data sources. Build powerful LINQ queries, handle hierarchical and relational data, use lambdas and expression trees, and develop multi-threaded applications. Get proven strategies for handling conflicts and exceptions and creating custom extension methods. Additionally, you'll learn how to create your own LINQ provider through a working example, LINQ to Twitter.

• Filter, order, and group code using LINQ to Objects
• Query relational and unstructured data with LINQ to SQL and LINQ to XML
• Work with ADO.NET through LINQ to DataSet
• Deploy object-oriented programming techniques and LINQ to Entities
• Read, manipulate, and create C#-based XML documents
• Generate DBML and external mapping files with SqlMetal
• Create custom lambdas, expressions, providers, and extensions
• Support concurrent processing and multi-threading using PLINQ
• Build a custom LINQ provider for working with any data source

Publisher's Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Take your LINQ programming skills to the top tier Resolve data format impedance mismatch with guidance from a C# expert and Microsoft MVP. LINQ Programming details cutting-edge techniques to effectively assimilate XML, SQL, ADO.NET, and unstructured data sources. Build powerful LINQ queries, handle hierarchical and relational data, use lambdas and expression trees, and develop multi-threaded applications. Get proven strategies for handling conflicts and exceptions and creating custom extension methods. Additionally, you'll learn how to create your own LINQ provider through a working example, LINQ to Twitter. "Resolve data format impedance mismatch with guidance from a C♯ expert and Microsoft MVP. LINQ Programming details cutting edge techniques to effectively assimilate XML, SQL, ADO.NET, and unstructured data sources. Build powerful LINQ queries, handle hierarchical and relational data, use lambdas and expression trees, and develop multi-threaded applications. Get proven strategies for handling conflicts and exceptions and creating custom extension methods. Additionally, you'll learn how to create your own LINQ provider through a working example, LINQ to Twitter."--Jacket Introducing LINQ Using LINQ to Objects Handling LINQ to SQL with Visual Studio Working with ADO.NET through LINQ to DataSet Programming objects with LINQ to Entities Programming objects with LINQ to XML Automatically generating LINQ to SQL code with SqlMetal Digging into expression trees and lambdas Constructing new code with extension methods Building a custom LINQ provider : introducing LINQ to Twitter Designing applications with LINQ Concurrent programming with Parallel LINQ (PLINQ) Appendix : Standard Query Operator reference Explains how to use LINQ (Language Integrated Query) while working with C# 3.0 and Visual Studio 2008, demonstrating practical applications for managing data, how to work with LINQ libraries, and how to utilize the tools of Visual Studio 2008 to build upon LINQ technology. A hands-on guide to Microsoft's revolutionary new programming technologyWritten by Microsoft MVP and C♯ expert, consultant, and trainer Joe Mayo, this book teachesyou how to use LINQ (Language Integrated Query), while working with C♯ 3.0 and the new Visua A hands-on guide to LINQ, Microsoft's revolutionary new programming technology