Language Integrated Query (LINQ) adds the ability to query
objects using .NET languages. The LINQ to SQL object/relational mapping (O/RM)
framework provides the following basic features:
Tools to create classes (usually called entities) mapped to
database tables
Compatibility with LINQ's standard query operations
The DataContext class, with features such as entity record
monitoring, automatic SQL statement generation, record concurrency detection,
and much more
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Language Integrated Query (LINQ) adds the ability to query objects using .NET languages. The LINQ to SQL object/relational mapping (O/RM) framework provides the following basic features:
Tools to create classes (usually called entities) mapped to database tables
Compatibility with LINQ's standard query operations
The DataContext class, with features such as entity record monitoring, automatic SQL statement generation, record concurrency detection, and much more