Here’s a few pointers on how to start learning how to use LINQ and LINQ to SQL:
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There are some good introductory videos on the asp.net website.
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Download Linqpad. This is a great tool that enables you to start playing with the sample queries to familiarize yourself with the different keywords en operators.
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If you have a preference for VB over C#, check out Beth Massi’s blog.
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If you have mastered the basics, make sure you understand how deferred execution works. Charlie Calvert has blogged about it here.
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Find out about deferred loading, which I’ll talk about next.
