SQL to LINQ converter required, any idea?

Question

We have LINQPad which is great for testing Linq expressions targeting database.

Can any one recommend "free ware" tool, that could help us convert

• "Sql Queries" to LINQ expressions

and why you recommend it?

NOTE: Please keep in mind, we use c#.

Answer 1

As far as tool, Randy Minder's suggestion of Linqer is the only direct tool I've seen.

That being said, the Visual Basic team did a very good series showing how to go from SQL to LINQ . This walks through what it takes to learn how to do the conversion yourself. Converting from VB's LINQ to C# LINQ is very easy (most of the statements are nearly identical in LINQ), so it's a good way to learn how to do this, even for C# developers.

Even if you're using a tool, I'd recommend trying to understand the concepts - tools don't always produce the best code. Knowing how to do this yourself is very valuable.

Answer 2

The only tool I am aware of that will do this is Linqer . It is not free, but can be purchased for under $50 I believe. It has worked very well for me.