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.