LINQPad

LINQPad is a software solution that enables you to query SQL, OData or WCF Data Services databases, using the LINQ language. It comes packed with support for C# and Framework 4.x, and multiple examples, so that you can learn LINQ faster.

Comprehensive documentation and clear-cut layout

The installation process does not take very long and does not bundle any kind of unpleasant surprises, while the interface you come across is quite well-organized. It is comprised of a menu bar and several panes, which enable you to view connections made, queries, samples and selected information.
In addition to that, it encloses well-drawn Help contents, as well as quite an impressive collection of samples, so that both power and novice users can easily learn how to handle the program and learn how to work with F#, C3, and LINQ.

Support for multiple languages, tabs and file extensions

First and foremost, you should know that LINQPad enables you to open multiple tabs in the same time, which means that you can easily start to multi-task, while from a drop-down menu it is possible to choose the language you want to use, namely C#, Visual Basic, F#, SQL and ESQL.
It is possible to create new queries from scratch, or clone an already existing one, as well as open LINQ and SQL files, with just a few clicks. Moreover, you can upload a copy of your query to Instant Share, receive its URL and copy it to the Clipboard. When it comes to exporting, you can use formats such as XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX and HTML.

Execute your code, use a search feature and automatic completion one

A password manager is included, so that you can easily keep track of some of the passkeys you use, while you can also use a search function, and a find and replace one. Automatic completion can be activated with just a click of the button.
Queries can be executed, results are brought up to the main window or they can be opened in a full screen mode, so that you can see items better. You can add custom assembly references from a built-in list, while it is also possible to upload them from the hard drive using a DLL, EXE or WINMD file extension.

Bottom line

In conclusion, LINQPad is a comprehensive and extensive application that enables you to interactively query databases in a LINQ language. The intuitive GUI and comprehensive documentation enable all types of users to work with this app, and the response time is good. The computer’s performance is not going to be affected and we did not come across any kind of errors or hangs.