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It's still LINQ to SQL, but better!
PLINQO is a replace and enhance alternative to LINQ to SQL.
PLINQO is available in C# and VB, and is compatible with any project using .NET 3.5 or greater.


It's still LINQ to SQL, but better!

PLINQO is a Replace and Enhance alternative to LINQ to SQL.
PLINQO is available in C# and VB, and is compatible with any project using .NET 3.5 or greater.

Overview

PLINQO, which stands for Professional LINQ to Objects, is a collection of CodeSmith templates that are meant to replace and extend the LINQ to SQL designers that are included with Visual Studio.

What is PLINQO for LINQ to SQL?

PLINQO opens the LINQ TO SQL black box giving you the ability to control your source code while adding many new features and enhancements. In the time that LINQ to SQL has been available, we have been identifying ways to make LINQ to SQL better. We have compiled all of those cool tips and tricks including new features into a set of CodeSmith templates.

PLINQO's generated output is high quality, easy to maintain code that creates a solid foundation and will jump start any project on the road to success. PLINQO takes full advantage of many unique CodeSmith features including merge strategies, CodeSmith projects and Visual Studio integration.

Why should you make PLINQO your ORM of choice? Excellent question! Our Why PLINQO? article can tell you the many reasons.

Documentation

All of our documentation is provided in a friendly wiki format.

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