{"product_id":"linq-for-dummies-isbn-9780470277942","title":"LINQ For Dummies","description":"If you’ve asked yourself “Why can’t I develop database and XML queries in a language I already know?”, then Language INtegrated Query, or LINQ, is for you. \u003ci\u003eLINQ For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to LINQ and the .NET Framework technologies, so you can use LINQ to query any object, any data set, any kind of XML, and SQL Server—no questions asked.  \u003cp\u003eThis plain-English guide gives you a thorough overview of LINQ, from understanding the tasks it performs to making LINQ work with both Visual Basic and Visual Studio 2005. It explains the four LINQ providers in the .NET Framework, the easiest ways to go about accessing data, and how to write more efficient applications with less code using LINQ. There’s also clear guidance on combining third-party providers with LINQ to create even more powerful apps. With this single, comprehensive guide, you’ll discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse one query language with all Microsoft languages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine .NET language extensions and work with extension methods, partial methods, lambda expressions, and query expressions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLINQ to DataSet operators, SQL server operations, XML API, or Active Directory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with databases — download and install the Northwind database, generate Northwind entity classes, and create the Northwind XML mapping file\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate the partial class example, the partial method example, and the database modification example\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse objects with LINQ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuery databases in Visual Basic and C#\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, you can visit the companion Web site for LINQ examples in C# and Visual Basic. With \u003ci\u003eLINQ For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll link up with LINQ in no time and see how you can query almost anything!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: An Overview of LINQ 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting to Know LINQ 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Creating Simple LINQ Queries 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Considering the .NET Language Extensions 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Working with LINQ in Visual Basic .NET 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Working with LINQ in Visual Studio 2005 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Using Standard LINQ to Technologies 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: LINQ to Object 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: LINQ to DataSet 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: LINQ to SQL Server 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: LINQ to XML 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Extending LINQ to New Horizons 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Using LINQ with Office 2007 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Advanced LINQ to SQL Server 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: LINQ to Active Directory 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Other LINQ to Strategies 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Ten Ways to Improve LINQ Development 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Ways to Reduce Application Support Costs 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten LINQ Resources 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Paul Mueller\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than 300 articles and 80 books, most recently \u003ci\u003eMastering Windows Vista Business\u003c\/i\u003e with Mark Minasi. The author of \u003ci\u003eRibbon X For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, he has covered everything from programming to operating systems to home security and accessibility.  \u003cb\u003eLink up with LINQ and see how you can query almost anything!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSo you're the inquisitive type? LINQ answers your biggest query — \"Why can't I develop database and XML queries in a language I already know?\" This book introduces you to LINQ and the .NET Framework technologies, so you can use LINQ to query any object, any dataset, any kind of XML, SQL Server, and more — no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect with LINQ — understand the tasks LINQ performs, declarative programming, and how to use LINQ in the real world\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtend yourself — examine .NET language extensions and work with extension methods, partial methods, lambda expressions, and query expressions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose your language — work with LINQ using C# along with Visual Basic® or Visual Studio®\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLINQ up — LINQ to DataSet operators, SQL server operations, XML API, or Active Directory®\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeal with databases — download and install the Northwind database, generate Northwind entity classes, and create the Northwind XML mapping file\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com\/go\/linqfd for all the source code you need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow LINQ lets you create more efficient applications with less code\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn overview of the LINQ namespaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do with expression trees\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe four LINQ providers in .NET Framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use objects with LINQ\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat LINQ can do for the Visual Studio developer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques for getting information about your applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe easiest ways to access data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989533343973,"sku":"NP9780470277942","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470277942.jpg?v=1761784491","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/linq-for-dummies-isbn-9780470277942","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}