Preface

I chose software development as the way to make a living mainly because it’s a technology that is constantly evolving. There’s always something new to learn. No chance of getting bored in this line of work! In addition to learning, I also enjoy teaching software development. Writing LINQ in Action was a good opportunity to both learn and teach at the same time.

When we started writing this book, LINQ was still an early prototype. We followed its evolution as it was taking shape. There was a lot to discover and a lot to understand. This is part of a software developer’s everyday job. We have to stay up-to-date with the technologies we use and learn new ones as they come out. The software development environment is evolving at an increasingly ...

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