In linq to sql how do I include the child entity with initial query?

Question

I would like to be able to include a child entity with the main entity in my linq to sql query.

Public Function GetEmployees() As IEnumerable(Of Employee)
           


        

Answer 1

For LINQ to SQL you can change the DataloadOptions (code example in C#):

var dlo = new DataLoadOptions();
dlo.LoadWith<Employee>(p => p.department);
dc.LoadOptions = dlo;

( Include() is only supported for Linq to Entities)