Pro Linq Object Relational Mapping in C# 2008

This book explains patterns and practices needed for building enterprise-class, data-aware software applications. Although the vehicle for this message is C# 2008 and the two new object-relational mapping (ORM) tools from Microsoft (LINQ to SQL and the ADO.NET Entity Framework), the design patterns and architecture used in the book can be applied to any application requiring interaction with a database. Real-world examples give readers the tools to develop ORM solutions in .NET. Although some of the book is based on theory and design patterns, the focus is not on academic or theoretical discussion. The book is for anyone involved in developing software in .NET. Mehta is a software architect. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Vijay P. Mehta has been working as a software engineer and architect for the last 12 years. Starting off in the VC++/ATL, MFC, Win32, and VB6 worlds, Vijay later moved on to Java and .NET development. With his current focus on C# and .NET, Vijay holds a number of Microsoft certifications and has written a number of articles on .Net and Microsoft-focused development. Working as an architect for a financial services software company in Indianapolis, Vijay spends the bulk of his time designing and implementing large, cutting-edge software systems.