vairam2008 wrote:
is the linq predicate system better or feature rich than the genpor's predicate bucket?
What is it different?
It's build on top of our query system with predicates, relations etc. (as explained in the .doc with the beta) so it offers a different way to create these elements more or less. With v2.6, and already used by the linq beta, is the new feature called 'derived tables' (queries in from clauses) and this is also usable within normal llblgen pro query elements.
The linq provider offers easier ways to create queries and execute functions, like db functions for strings or your own db functions, and combined with in-memory functions in projections for queries written in less code than you would have done with normal llblgen pro code.
So there's no feature in linq that's not found in our own query api, on the contrary, our own query api offers the most freedom, but as linq to llblgen pro is build on top of our own query api, it offers an easier way to create queries.
Also, what is the release date (final) for this version?
Linq to llblgen pro is part of v2.6. The linq stuff is now in beta and we'll work hard to finish the rest of the v2.6 changes in the coming month. As there are little new features to add (just changes) we don't expect a long beta period so the final is expected during may 2008. You can try out our linq provider today already, there are hardly any breaking changes with current v2.5 code.
