C# Question
get array values using Linq (LinqPad)
I have the following array and Linq statements. I can get the field name with the Linq, but how to I retrieve the field value? (in LinqPad)
var source = new[] {
new { FirstName = "Foo", SurName = "Bar", Password = "secret" },
};
var membersToInclude =
source
.First()
.GetType()
.GetProperties()
.Where(x => x.Name != "Password")
.Select(x => x.Name)
.ToArray();
foreach (var m in membersToInclude)
{
m.Dump();
}
The Dump() just displays the words -- FirstName, SurName --
How can I also get the values -- Foo and Bar?
While I'm at it (ok I'm asking 2 questions in one post -- but .... they are all linq --LinqPad related) how do you get string length using Linq (well, LinqPad)
from w in Albums.Take(5)
select new
{
w1 = w.AlbumArtUrl.Substring(1,5),
w2 = w.AlbumArtUrl.Length
}
The Substring function works fine, but when I try to get Length, LinqPad gives me this message
The specified argument value for the function is not valid. [ Argument # = 1,Name of function(if known) = LEN ]
I have tried using len, LEN, ... how to get the string length value?
Answer Source
You're selecting just property's name. You need to apply it to an object to get the value. This should give you an idea:
var source = new[] {
new { FirstName = "Foo", SurName = "Bar", Password = "secret" },
};
var membersToInclude =
source
.First()
.GetType()
.GetProperties()
.Where(x => x.Name != "Password")
.Select(x =>
{
var value = x.GetValue(source.First());
return new {x.Name, value};
})
.ToArray();
foreach (var m in membersToInclude)
{
m.Dump();
}