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LINQ Learning Guide

The LINQ Learning Guide provides an overview of Language Integrated Query (LINQ) in .NET, detailing its syntax, features, and various operations such as filtering, projection, ordering, and joining. It covers both query and method syntax, as well as advanced scenarios and performance tips. Additionally, the guide includes practice exercises and resources for further learning.

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LINQ Learning Guide

The LINQ Learning Guide provides an overview of Language Integrated Query (LINQ) in .NET, detailing its syntax, features, and various operations such as filtering, projection, ordering, and joining. It covers both query and method syntax, as well as advanced scenarios and performance tips. Additionally, the guide includes practice exercises and resources for further learning.

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LINQ Learning Guide: Basic to Expert

1. Introduction to LINQ

Language Integrated Query (LINQ) is a set of features in .NET for querying data in a consistent way

across different types of data sources.

2. Basic LINQ Syntax

Example:

var results = from num in numbers where num > 5 select num;

3. LINQ Query vs Method Syntax

Query syntax: similar to SQL

Method syntax: uses extension methods like .Where(), .Select()

4. Filtering (Where, OfType)

var adults = [Link](p => [Link] >= 18);

5. Projection (Select, SelectMany)

var names = [Link](p => [Link]);

6. Ordering (OrderBy, ThenBy)

var sorted = [Link](p => [Link]).ThenBy(p => [Link]);

7. Grouping (GroupBy)

var grouped = [Link](p => [Link]);

8. Joining (Join, GroupJoin)

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var result = [Link](customers, o => [Link], c => [Link], (o, c) => new {...});

9. Aggregations

Sum, Average, Min, Max, Count

var total = [Link](o => [Link]);

10. Set Operations

Distinct, Union, Intersect, Except

11. Element Operators

First, FirstOrDefault, Single, SingleOrDefault, Last

12. Quantifiers

Any, All, Contains

13. Anonymous Types and Collections

var result = [Link](p => new { [Link], [Link] });

14. Deferred vs Immediate Execution

LINQ queries are deferred by default; use ToList(), ToArray() for immediate execution.

15. LINQ to Entities

LINQ with Entity Framework: [Link](p => [Link] > 18)

16. Advanced Scenarios

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Nested queries, dynamic LINQ, expression trees

17. Performance Tips

Use projections, avoid unnecessary ToList(), be aware of N+1 problem

18. Common Pitfalls

Modifying collections during iteration, null references, excessive joins

19. Practice Exercises

- Filter list of strings

- Project anonymous objects

- Join two lists by key

20. Resources

- Microsoft Docs

- LINQPad

- C# Programming Guide (MSDN)

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