How to get started with Linq to sql?

Question

I am developing a new web application which would be simple and i decided to use asp.net mvc and Linq to sql..

I thus far have no idea about Linq to Sql...

• How to get started with Linq to sql?

• What should i watch out for when using Linq to sql?

Answer 1

Here are a couple of great tutorials...

• Scott Guthrie
• Joe Stevens
• hookedonlinq
• ASP.NET

Also check out LinqPad. It will help you understand how Linq 2 Sql works a bit better, especially if you are already comfortable with SQL.

Answer 2

Also you should check out the ASP.NET site which has a great series of video tutorials to get you started in no-time http://www.asp.net/learn/linq-videos/

Answer 3

maybe you should try entity framework (microsoft's new orm) linq to sql is a bit crusty

Answer 4

Check out this book :

Its a good one.