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The document provides a comprehensive overview of C# lambda expressions, explaining their definition, syntax, and various applications. It covers basic and advanced concepts, including expression vs. statement lambdas, type inference, integration with LINQ, closures, event handling, and expression trees. Overall, it emphasizes the utility of lambda expressions in writing concise and efficient code.

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C# Lambda Expressions Unveiled - Basics To Advanced - by Laks Tutor - Medium

The document provides a comprehensive overview of C# lambda expressions, explaining their definition, syntax, and various applications. It covers basic and advanced concepts, including expression vs. statement lambdas, type inference, integration with LINQ, closures, event handling, and expression trees. Overall, it emphasizes the utility of lambda expressions in writing concise and efficient code.

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C# Lambda Expressions Unveiled: Basics to Advanced


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Laks Tutor August 10, 2023

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Let’s deep dive into the world of lambda expressions in C#, guiding you from basic concepts to advanced techniques.

1. What are Lambda Expressions?


Lambda expressions are anonymous functions that can have expressions and statements. They are especially useful when you require
a short, simple function without the need for a named definition.

2. Basic Lambda Syntax


Lambda expressions use the => operator, which can be read as "goes to."

Here’s a simple example:

Func<, > square = x => x * x;Console.WriteLine(square());

3. Expressions vs. Statements in Lambdas


Lambdas can be written in two ways:

Expression Lambdas — These are short and return a value. They don’t require a return keyword.

Func<, > addOne = x => x + ;


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Statement Lambdas — These can have multiple statements enclosed in {}.

Action<> greet = name => { greeting = ; Console.WriteLine(greeting);};

4. Multiple Parameters and No Parameters


Lambdas can have multiple parameters or none at all:

Func<int, int, int> add = (x, y) => x + y;

Action greetWorld = () => Console.WriteLine();

5. Type Inference
One of the beauties of lambda expressions in C# is type inference. You don’t always need to specify the type of parameters.

Func<, , > multiply = (x, y) => x * y;

However, sometimes for clarity or to resolve ambiguities, you might want to provide the type explicitly.

6. Lambdas and LINQ


Lambdas and LINQ go hand in hand. Here’s a simple example that filters a list of numbers to get only even numbers:

numbers = <> {, , , , , }; evenNumbers = numbers.Where(n => n % == );

7. Returning Funcs and Actions


Lambdas can be used to create factory patterns or higher-order functions:

Func<, > () => x => x * factor;

doubleValue = MultiplyBy();Console.WriteLine(doubleValue());
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8. Closures
Lambda expressions can capture outer variables, leading to the concept of closures:

y = ;Func<, > addY = x => x + y;

However, be cautious about the side-effects and unintended behaviors, especially when variables can change their values outside the
lambda’s scope.

9. Lambdas and Event Handling


Lambdas can also make event subscriptions more succinct:

someButton. += .();

10. Advanced: Expression Trees


Expression trees represent code in a tree-like pattern, where each node is an expression. Lambda expressions can be converted to
expression trees, making it possible to inspect their structure and semantics.

Expression<Func<, , >> addition = (a, b) => a + b;

Expression trees are central to LINQ providers that target databases, as they allow LINQ queries to be translated into SQL.

Conclusion
Lambda expressions in C# offer developers a concise and expressive mechanism to define anonymous methods. They shine brightly in
scenarios requiring short, inline functions without formal method declarations. By understanding their underpinnings, especially when
combined with features like LINQ, you can write more efficient, readable, and maintainable code in C#. As you continue your C#
journey, you’ll find lambdas to be invaluable companions, simplifying both logic and syntax in countless scenarios.

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