Contents tagged with LINQ

  • Introduction to LINQ

    Language Integrated Query (LINQ) gives .NET developers the ability to query and transform data using their .NET language of choice. The data can live inside XML documents, inside relational database tables, or inside collections of objects. What truly distinguishes LINQ from other data access APIs in .NET however, is LINQ's deep integration into the .NET languages like C# and VB. In this article, Scott from OdeToCode will explore the basic features of LINQ and demonstrate this beautiful integration.

  • Easy SQL to XML with LINQ and Visual Basic 2008

    In this article, Richard demonstrates how to create an XML file from a SQL Server 2005 database using LINQ. He provides a detailed explanation of the relevant steps with the help of source code and screenshots captured from Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. At the end of the article, he also gives a few references where you can learn more regarding the techniques involved with LINQ.

  • LINQ to SQL

    This article demonstrates what LINQ to SQL is and how to use its basic functionality.

  • GridView Edit, Update, Delete, Paging, Sorting using DLINQ

    Introduction:

    Microsoft DLINQ is part of the .NET 3.0 framework. DLINQ allows the developer to iterate through data sources which includes SQL SERVER databases. In this article I will demonstrate how you can use DLINQ to perform editing, updating, paging, sorting and deleting operations on the GridView control.

  • LINQ and Geocoding

    Mapping applications are everywhere, and having “locational awareness” is paramount when running customer-related applications. Gathering stats about a user’s IP can tell you a lot about their physical location, which in turn can tell you a lot about the market you’re serving.