LINQPad 7 Joseph Albahari

Use this command to install LINQPad 7:

winget install --id=LINQPad.LINQPad.7 -e

LINQPad is not just for LINQ queries, but any C#/F#/VB expression, statement block or program. Put an end to those hundreds of Visual Studio Console projects cluttering your source folder and join the revolution of LINQPad scripters and incremental developers.

LINQPad 7 is a versatile development tool designed to streamline testing, prototyping, and scripting in C#, F#, or VB. It eliminates the need for multiple Visual Studio Console projects by providing a lightweight, fast environment for executing any expression, statement block, or program.

Key Features:

Instantly test code snippets without project setup.
Query databases using LINQ or SQL across popular platforms like SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
Enjoy rich output formatting with dynamic object graph exploration.
Use autocompletion with AI-powered suggestions for faster coding.
Debug code directly within the tool and navigate complex projects effortlessly.
Reference your own assemblies and NuGet packages for comprehensive prototyping.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for .NET developers seeking a modern, efficient alternative to traditional IDEs. LINQPad 7 enables rapid development, reduces project clutter, and allows seamless integration of code into larger solutions. It’s perfect for incremental development, testing variations, and automating tasks with minimal overhead.

Available as a free standard edition or paid professional version, LINQPad 7 can be installed via winget for quick setup.