How to query JSON data using LINQ?

Short answer: How to query JSON data using LINQ? using System.Text.Json; using System.Text.Json.Nodes; string json = @"[{""Name"":""Alice"",""Age"":30},{""Name"":""Bob"",""Age"":25}]"; JsonArray arr = JsonNode.Parse(json).AsArray(); var names = arr.Select(node => node["Name"].GetValue<string>()); foreach (var name in names) Console.WriteLine(name); Follow :… Explanation:…… Use System.Text.Json to parse JSON, then LINQ to query…

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest uses LINQ to query orders: filter by date, project to a summary DTO, and order by total—readable C# that becomes SQL under EF Core.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.