How do i retrive and filter data from XML file Using LINQ?

Question

i am working with windows form application , In that i am retrieve the data from XML and filter needed data from that, I am using for loop it made our application slow ,so i like to go with Linq, i need some tutorial and example for retrive and filter data from XML using Linq. Another question in that ,i am retrive and fliter data from database its also getting slow,is it possible to make speed up process with help linq.

Answer 1

you need to XDocument or XElement

Answer 2

Check these:

1. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb384460.aspx
2. http://www.hookedonlinq.com/LINQtoXML5MinuteOverview.ashx
3. http://www.codeproject.com/KB/linq/LINQtoXML.aspx