Access xml using Linq when xsd is available

Question

I have an xml file containing a lot of data. The structure of the file derives from several formats I have the xsd files for. They all merge to the schema that completes the view.

What is the best way accessing the xml file using linq when I need to get all data and work with it?

Answer 1

Your looking for XDocument, which is a new xml model introduced to provide support for LINQ. You can find more information here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.xml.linq.xdocument.aspx

Answer 2

Microsoft has been experimenting with a LINQ to XSD provider. It might be worth checking out.