Rules to Better LINQ

Language Integrated Query or LINQ for short, is described by Microsoft as "a set of technologies based on the integration of query capabilities directly into the C# language". When used right, it can result in some very powerful and readable code, delivering value and solutions faster.

LINQ is an important part of the .NET ecosystem, regularly receiving large improvements. Performance was a major focus for LINQ in the .NET 7 release which Nick Chapsas summarised:

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCKwlgtVLnQ Video: Nick Chapsas summarised the upgrades included in .NET 7 (11 min)

Here is a series of Rules on how to get the most out of LINQ.