Freekshow

Here’s a few pointers on how to start learning how to use LINQ and LINQ to SQL:

• Read the relevant entries on Scott Guthries blog, right up to here.
•  There are some good introductory videos on the asp.net website.
• 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.
• If you have a preference for VB over C#, check out Beth Massi’s blog. 
• If you have mastered the basics, make sure you understand how deferred execution works. Charlie Calvert has blogged about it here. 
• Find out about deferred loading, which I’ll talk about next.