Language Integrated Query (LINQ) Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the LINQ course provided by Koenig Solutions, the following prerequisites are recommended for participants:

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with the C# programming language, including variables, control structures (if/else, loops), and classes.
• Knowledge of .NET framework and how to use Visual Studio or another integrated development environment (IDE) for C# development.
• An understanding of basic data structures such as arrays, lists, and dictionaries.
• Awareness of the concept of collections and how to work with them in C#.
• Some experience with writing and understanding simple C# functions and methods.

These prerequisites will help learners grasp the LINQ concepts and techniques more effectively, leading to a rewarding training experience.

Target Audience for Language Integrated Query (LINQ)

Koenig Solutions' Language Integrated Query (LINQ) course offers in-depth training for .NET developers on querying data using C#.

• Software Developers and Programmers with a focus on .NET technologies
• C# Developers looking to improve data querying skills
• Backend Developers who handle data transformations and aggregations
• Full Stack Developers working with .NET framework
• Technical Leads overseeing .NET projects
• Data Analysts interested in utilizing LINQ for data manipulation
• IT Professionals aiming to advance their skill set in modern data querying
• Computer Science Students or Graduates specializing in software development
• Software Architects designing systems that require data querying capabilities
• Database Administrators who work closely with developers to optimize queries

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Language Integrated Query (LINQ)?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

In this comprehensive LINQ course, students will acquire the skills to effectively query and manipulate data collections using C# language features.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the fundamental concepts of queries and their applications in data manipulation.
• Learn to use both explicit and implicit typing for better code clarity and type inference in query variables.
• Master filtering, ordering, and joining operations to refine and structure query results.
• Gain proficiency in writing LINQ queries in C# by mixing query and method syntax for more versatile code.
• Develop the ability to query collections of objects and handle complex data retrieval.
• Learn how to encapsulate query logic within methods and return query results effectively.
• Understand how to store query results in memory for further processing or caching.
• Grasp the techniques for grouping query results based on single or multiple properties, range, value, and more.
• Perform advanced grouped operations, including subqueries on groupings, and understand various join operations such as inner, group, and left outer joins.
• Handle null values and exceptions in query expressions to write robust and error-free LINQ queries.