LINQ stands for Language-Integrated Queries. LINQ is a technology that helps in using query capabilities and integrations in C# directly. The importance of LINQ in C# has increased tremendously with the introduction of Entity Framework as a powerful ORM for developing database interactive applications in .NET technologies.
LINQ generally operates on the collection types in C# and comes with some great extension methods which serve a variety of purposes in working with collections of types. These are so well integrated into our development that we sometimes forget that we’re using a LINQ method in our applications while actually using them.
In this article, let’s look at a few essential LINQ methods we could use in our everyday C# programming.
