Query Concepts in LINQ to SQL

This section describes key concepts for designing LINQ queries in LINQ to SQL. 

In This Section

• LINQ to SQL Queries
  Refers to general LINQ topics, and explains items specific to LINQ to SQL. 

• Querying Across Relationships (LINQ to SQL)
  Explains how to use associations in the LINQ to SQL object model.

• Remote vs. Local Query Execution (LINQ to SQL)
  Explains how to specify where you want your query executed.

• Deferred versus Immediate Loading (LINQ to SQL)
  Describes how to specify when related objects are loaded.

Related Sections

• Programming Guide (LINQ to SQL)
  Contains links to topics that explain the LINQ to SQL technology.

• Object Identity (LINQ to SQL)
  Explains the concept of object identity in LINQ to SQL.

• Introduction to LINQ Queries (C#)
  Provides an introduction to query operations in LINQ.