C# & .NET Insights: AsEnumerable in LINQ

The AsEnumerable LINQ function might seem redundant at first glance since it simply returns the source collection as an IEnumerable. However, it serves some important purposes in LINQ operations. Here are some practical examples: ✔️ Deferring query execution from LINQ to SQL/Entity Framework ✔️ Change LINQ provider/context ✔️ Using custom implementation

Apr 18, 2025 - 13:20
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C# & .NET Insights: AsEnumerable in LINQ

The AsEnumerable LINQ function might seem redundant at first glance since it simply returns the source collection as an IEnumerable. However, it serves some important purposes in LINQ operations.

Here are some practical examples:
✔️ Deferring query execution from LINQ to SQL/Entity Framework

Deferring query execution from LINQ to SQL/Entity Framework
✔️ Change LINQ provider/context

Change LINQ provider
✔️ Using custom implementation

Using custom implementation