LINQ Fundamentals from Pluralsight

Big changes have been made to C# thanks to LINQ. This course will give you everything you need to work with the Language Integrated Query (LINQ) features of C#, using practical examples and demonstrating some best practices.

LINQ introduced radical changes to the C# language. In this course, LINQ Fundamentals you'll see features of the C# language that make LINQ work, as well as how to use LINQ effectively using practical examples. You'll start with seeing a demonstration of the power of LINQ along with some of the important features of the C# language for LINQ, including how to create and use extension methods and lambda expressions. Next, you'll focus on the behavior of LINQ queries and start to work with realistic data to learn how to filter, order, and project data. Finally, you'll see some demonstrations on how to use LINQ to XML as well as, how LINQ works with a remote datasource by using the Entity Framework against Microsoft SQL Server. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to process and query in-memory data, as well as work with XML and a SQL Server database.

LINQ stands for Language Integrated Query. It is a Microsoft .NET Framework component for adding native data querying capabilities to .NET languages (C#), eliminating the mismatch between programming languages and databases.

In this LINQ course you will learn everything you need to work with the Language Integrated Query (LINQ) features of C#, including:

This course is for anyone who wants to learn LINQ C#, how it works, and how to use LINQ effectively. If you want to learn how to process and query in-memory data and work with XML and SQL Server databases, this course is for you.

Before taking this course you should already be familiar with the C# language and principles, especially generics and using generic types. If you need a refresher, or you need to learn it for the first time, check out this

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An Introduction

LINQ and C#

LINQ Queries

Filter, Ordering & Projecting

Joining, Grouping & Aggregating

LINQ to XML

LINQ and the Entity Framework

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches LINQ, which has radically changed the C# language

Explores LINQ, which is a Microsoft .NET Framework component for adding native data querying capabilities to .NET languages

Taught by Scott Allen, who is an experienced instructor in C# and LINQ

Covers essential LINQ topics, including LINQ queries, filtering, ordering, projecting, joining, grouping, aggregating, and working with XML and the Entity Framework

Provides practical examples and demonstrations, which will help learners apply their learning

May require additional prerequisites or a refresher in C#

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Learners who complete LINQ Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and test software applications. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Software Engineer. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Software Engineers who need to be able to work with data in their applications.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data architectures. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Data Architect. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Data Architects who need to be able to work with data in their architectures.

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Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architects design and implement enterprise-wide IT solutions. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as an Enterprise Architect. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Enterprise Architects who need to be able to work with data in their solutions.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to build predictive models and solve business problems. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Data Scientist. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Data Scientists who need to be able to work with data in their models.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and implement software architectures. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Software Architect. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Software Architects who need to be able to work with data in their architectures.

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Data Warehouse Engineer

Data Warehouse Engineers design and build data warehouses. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Data Warehouse Engineer. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Data Warehouse Engineers who need to be able to work with data in their warehouses.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud-based IT solutions. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Cloud Architect. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Cloud Architects who need to be able to work with data in their solutions.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design and build data pipelines. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Data Engineer. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Data Engineers who need to be able to work with data in their pipelines.

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Database Designer

Database Designers design and implement databases. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Database Designer. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Database Designers who need to be able to work with data in their databases.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators maintain and administer databases. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Database Administrator. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Database Administrators who need to be able to work with databases.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts design and implement computer systems. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Systems Analyst. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Systems Analysts who need to be able to work with data in their systems.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants help organizations with their IT needs. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as an IT Consultant. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring IT Consultants who need to be able to work with data in their consulting work.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Business Analyst. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Business Analysts who need to be able to work with data in their analyses.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect organizations from cyber threats. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as an Information Security Analyst. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Information Security Analysts who need to be able to work with data in their security work.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to help organizations make informed decisions. This course in LINQ Fundamentals may be useful for those interested in pursuing a career as a Data Analyst. The course teaches the basics of LINQ, including how to use it to query and manipulate data. This knowledge can be helpful for aspiring Data Analysts who need to be able to work with large datasets.

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