Sometimes when you have all kinds of data what you really need is XML. LINQ to XML let's you employ functional construction to convert your data into XML.
Converting Data to XML with LINQ to XML
Published 10/05/2009
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OP-ED: Why LINQ to SQL is a Better Option than Straight SQL
Published 08/15/2008
LINQ to SQL eliminates SQL Injection Attacks and is easier to use than straight SQL to boot.
LINQ to Entities Preview
Published 06/25/2008
ADO.NET 3.0 and the ADO.NET Entity Framework are designed to let you spend less time writing SQL and database plumbing code and more time working in the space of the problem you are trying to solve.
Programming with LINQ to XML for Objects (LINQ to XSD)
Published 06/20/2008
By using LINQ for XML for Objects (aka LINQ to XSD), you can define an XML document and an XML Schema that then can be treated like any other data repository. Discover how Visual Studio makes this easy by generating strongly typed object wrappers that are easy to use.
Using Functional Construction to Create XML Documents
Published 06/03/2008
Dynamically construct XML documents in code quickly and easily with LINQ to XML and Functional Construction.
Using Literal XML with Embedded Expressions in VB9
Published 04/29/2008
Learn how to use literal XML with VB9 and embed expressions, such as LINQ queries, in the XML.
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