LINQ : the programmer's delight

In almost every computer application we come across, the need to store data. We use arrays, collections etc. to store data temporarily and also databases for a permanent storage.We also use classes and structures to model it. However inevitable operations involved with any kind of data storage is Creating , Reading, Updating, Deleting and Searching (CRUDS) data in these data stores.

Sure we can write our own code to do these but these operations occur so often that every high level language tries to integrate them in simple to use forms. And so, we have queries. Those of you who have been working with queries especially the people who have worked with SQL and Oracle must have used them.

LINQ or Language Integrated Queries are another way of querying data stores in C#.So lets find out why should one use LINQ.

Verve

How many corners do I have to turn,
how many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind..

The Beginning and the 'Bandh'

This space has been dead for a while. I know it is a bit too long to be called "a while" but yes it is starting up again. I must confess the lag has been entirely due to lack of willingness to write and a lot has changed since the last post came in.

So here I am in Bangalore and there is a lot to be excited about. To start with, I kicked off with my first job today , the city weather is to die for, got in touch with friends and a kin, got to meet new people, Rafa has the wimbledon title and my favorites Germany are rising in the world cup. Now that is a lot of stuff to be excited about and jump your ass off around the place, but I manage to look calm and composed.