Devart LinqConnect

LINQ to SQL ORM for Windows Metro

Publisher

Devart

About this software

LinqConnect Metro is the Windows Store (Metro) edition of LinqConnect, a LINQ-to-SQL-compatible ORM for .NET. It enables Metro-style apps to use LINQ queries and ADO.NET interfaces and includes a managed embedded SQLite engine for local relational storage. The edition supports C# async/await and lets developers share data and domain layers across supported platforms, integrating with Devart's visual modeling tools.

Licenses & prices

Standard

Standard edition supplies core LinqConnect ORM functionality for typical .NET applications without advanced enterprise features.

Professional

Professional edition provides full .NET Framework integration, advanced ORM features, and design-time tooling for developers.

Silverlight

Silverlight edition targets Silverlight applications, offering LINQ-to-entities style ORM compatibility within Silverlight runtime.

Metro

Metro edition enables LinqConnect usage in Windows Store (Metro/WinRT) applications with compatible LINQ ORM support.

Windows phone

Windows phone edition supports building Windows Phone apps with LinqConnect-compatible data access in the phone runtime.

Purchase

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Benefits

  • LINQ to SQL compatibility: Works with existing LINQ to SQL models and APIs without rewriting code.
  • Metro platform support: Designed for Windows Store (Metro) apps and XAML C# or Visual Basic.
  • Embedded SQLite engine: Includes a managed SQLite engine for local relational data storage.
  • ADO.NET access in Metro: Provides ADO.NET interfaces for database access in Metro applications.
  • Asynchronous programming support: Supports C# async/await and asynchronous DataContext methods.

Available languages

  • English

Support information

  • Product documentation: Comprehensive online documentation and a downloadable CHM help file are available from Devart's documentation pages.
  • Downloads and installers: LinqConnect downloads, including Metro packages, are provided on the Devart download page.
  • Developer articles: How-to guides and blog posts offer integration examples and Metro quick-start tutorials.
  • Licensing information: License types and single-user or team options are described on the product and purchase pages.
  • Technical support channels: Support options, knowledge base articles, and a support portal are listed on Devart's support site.

Frequently asked questions

What is LinqConnect Metro?
An edition of LinqConnect for Windows Store (Metro) apps that provides a LINQ-to-SQL-compatible ORM, ADO.NET interfaces, and an embedded SQLite engine for local storage.
Which databases can applications access with LinqConnect Metro?
Metro apps can use the embedded SQLite locally and connect to database servers such as Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL via the provided providers.
Does LinqConnect Metro include an embedded database engine?
Yes; it includes a fully managed embedded SQLite engine based on the C# SQLite project for local relational storage.
Can LinqConnect Metro use async and await features?
Yes; LinqConnect Metro supports C# async/await and provides asynchronous equivalents for some DataContext methods and IQueryable operations.
How does LinqConnect integrate with development tools?
It integrates with Visual Studio and the Entity Developer visual designer for model creation and code generation.