XAML XLinq VB.Net's XML Literals Equals Classic ASP For WinForms?
The final version of.Net 2.0 is just about to be released, and we are already starting to get bits and pieces of what they are toying with for the next version with the announcement of the LINQ project during the PDC. LINQ is the code name for extensions to the .Net framework that extends C# and VB with native language syntax for queries and other functional style programming constructs. XLinq is an implementation of Linq designed around creating a new API around XML. The idea is to create a more natural API for creating and manipulating XML. Think of it as a more modern version of the XML DOM. Here are some examples from the XLinq documentation:
When I first read this a few days ago I knew I needed to link to it and throw in a few comments. Well, as usual, a few comments began to take on a life form of their own. I haven't had the time yet to give this piece the time it would need to get it finished in time for the content to still be relavent to Don's initial piece. So instead I am just going to point you all to it and ask the simple question:
If Your Not Reading DonXML, Why Not?
Actually, that sums up my feelings quite nicely with the added bonus of keeping things short and concise. Huh, maybe I need to do this more often ;)
Enjoy your DonXML-enhanced day!