LINQPad is also a great way to learn LINQ: it comes loaded with 500 examples from the book, C# 5.0 in a Nutshell. There's no better way to experience the coolness of LINQ and functional programming. Querying is merely a special case of using LINQPad. More generally, LINQPad is a C#/VB/F# scratchpad that instantly executes any expression, statement block or program with rich output formatting and a wealth of features that "just work". Put an end to those hundreds of Visual Studio Console projects cluttering your source folder and join the revolution of LINQPad scripters, testers, and incremental developers. Reference your own assemblies and NuGet packages. Script in your favorite .NET language with optional autocompletion and the entire .NET Framework at your fingertips. Experience the magic of dynamic development and instant feedback in the ultimate programmer's playground!

Database-first mapping is the process of creating a set of objects and .NET classes to be used in your application from an already existing database. This approach is also known as Schema-First and Reverse Mapping. Data Access recognizes the data model, the data types and any additional information like keys and stored procedures, and then generates the object model and related C# or VB.NET code. The process is transparent and you have complete control over the created mapping by using the Create Model Wizard.

LINQPad is also a great way to learn LINQ: it comes loaded with 500 examples from the book, C# 5.0 in a Nutshell. There's no better way to experience the coolness of LINQ and functional programming. Querying is merely a special case of using LINQPad. More generally, LINQPad is a C#/VB/F# scratchpad that instantly executes any expression, statement block or program with rich output formatting and a wealth of features that "just work". Put an end to those hundreds of Visual Studio Console projects cluttering your source folder and join the revolution of LINQPad scripters, testers, and incremental developers. Reference your own assemblies and NuGet packages. Script in your favorite .NET language with optional autocompletion and the entire .NET Framework at your fingertips. Experience the magic of dynamic development and instant feedback in the ultimate programmer's playground!

LINQPad is also a great way to learn LINQ: it comes loaded with 500 examples from the book, C# 5.0 in a Nutshell. There's no better way to experience the coolness of LINQ and functional programming. Querying is merely a special case of using LINQPad. More generally, LINQPad is a C#/VB/F# scratchpad that instantly executes any expression, statement block or program with rich output formatting and a wealth of features that "just work". Put an end to those hundreds of Visual Studio Console projects cluttering your source folder and join the revolution of LINQPad scripters, testers, and incremental developers. Reference your own assemblies and NuGet packages. Script in your favorite .NET language with optional autocompletion and the entire .NET Framework at your fingertips. Experience the magic of dynamic development and instant feedback in the ultimate programmer's playground!

LINQPad is also a great way to learn LINQ: it comes loaded with 500 examples from the book, C# 5.0 in a Nutshell. There's no better way to experience the coolness of LINQ and functional programming. Querying is merely a special case of using LINQPad. More generally, LINQPad is a C#/VB/F# scratchpad that instantly executes any expression, statement block or program with rich output formatting and a wealth of features that "just work". Put an end to those hundreds of Visual Studio Console projects cluttering your source folder and join the revolution of LINQPad scripters, testers, and incremental developers. Reference your own assemblies and NuGet packages. Script in your favorite .NET language with optional autocompletion and the entire .NET Framework at your fingertips. Experience the magic of dynamic development and instant feedback in the ultimate programmer's playground!