Chapter 18. LINQ in a Multitier Solution

This chapter focuses on using Microsoft Language Integrated Query (LINQ) effectively in common software scenarios. The goal is to learn how and when you can best use LINQ in everyday solutions, and to evaluate the impact of using it in modern software architectures and implementations. You will learn about some architectural patterns and rules, largely concentrating on matters related to the data access layer and the business layer of multitier enterprise-level solutions.

Characteristics of a Multitier Solution

A multitier solution is a software project that usually targets many concurrent users. It is divided into n layers—generally at least two or three layers. Applications that use a two-tier scenario ...

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