Entity Framework 4 - What is the syntax for joining 2 tables then paging them?

Question

I have the following linq-to-entities query with 2 joined tables that I would like to add pagination to:

IQueryable data = from inventory         


        

Answer 1

Define the join in your mapping, and then use it. You really don't get anything by using the Join method - instead, use the Include method. It's much nicer.

var data = objContext.ProductInventory.Include("Variant")
               .Where(i => i.ProductId == productId && i.StoreId == storeId)
               .OrderBy(j => j.Variant.SortOrder)
               .Skip(x)
               .Take(y);