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Programming Microsoft® LINQ
Publisher: Microsoft Press - May 24, 2008 ISBN-10: 0735624003, ISBN-13: 9780735624009
Author: Paolo Pialorsi
Marco Russo
660 pages
Programming Microsoft® LINQ - book reviews: 9
Key Book Benefits:
Delivers an in-depth guidance for using LINQ
Covers architecture, syntax, and classes, illustrating how developers can integrate LINQ into their toolkits
Features code samples in Visual C# and Visual Basic
Good Book But A Little Overhwhelming for a First LINQ Text
Overall, I liked this book. It provided a thorough explanation of key LINQ concepts, complete with the "hows" and the "whys." I also liked the progression the authors used in terms of building on simple concepts and subsequently adding complexity. I am sure I will use it as a reference moving forward.
I rated this book 4 (vs. 5) stars because I think the authors, in their exuberance to be precise, sometime get caught up in details that obscure more practical and pragmatic points. In addition, a few of the chapters would have been better off as appendices, especially the one titled Inside Expression Trees. I doubt that most first-time LINQ developers will find a need to spelunk or merge expression trees - they will instead query SQL Server to implement their line of business applications.
Lastly, I thought the book was a little wordy. The authors tend to repeat themselves often, and use many words where few would suffice. I found myself getting bored by the end of the book.
All in all, worth the read and a good reference.
John P. Puopolo
05 May, 2009
No, thanks
It seems a book writed by teachers that want theirs students knowledge-far from themselfs. No suggestion. No tips and tricks. And often, they write complex phrases to say simple thinks. Keep away
Massimo Lombardini
03 October, 2008
A very useful book
I started playing with LINQ three years ago, after the first public CTP. I'm fascinated about this fantastic technology for many reasons.
It's a pleasure for me reading this book... I found in it many aspects that I really don't know so well. It's well written, clear and complete. Its pragmatic approach reveals authors skills about LINQ.
I surely recommend this book for "beginners" and also for "experienced users".
Mantovani Daniele
30 September, 2008
Great book!
I bought this book to understand how to use the new data object model "LINQ" for my certification plan. I think that the authors have done a great job with this book!
The book starts with an introduction about LINQ and its use in .NET that helped me to understand the potential.
Finally, I recommend the book to everyone has to upgrade his skill!
Giuseppe Spaziani
22 August, 2008
God Job!
I finally understood when and why use LINQ.
Our developers started to work with LINQ and we going to concretize our work also thanks this book.
Igor Macori
10 August, 2008
