IQueryProvider Interface
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Defines methods to create and execute queries that are described by an IQueryable object.
Namespace:  System.Linq
Assembly:  System.Core (in System.Core.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Interface IQueryProvider
public interface IQueryProvider
Methods
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| .gif) .gif) | CreateQuery(Expression) | Constructs an IQueryable object that can evaluate the query represented by a specified expression tree. | 
| .gif) .gif) | CreateQuery<TElement>(Expression) | Constructs an IQueryable<T> object that can evaluate the query represented by a specified expression tree. | 
| .gif) .gif) | Execute(Expression) | Executes the query represented by a specified expression tree. | 
| .gif) .gif) | Execute<TResult>(Expression) | Executes the strongly-typed query represented by a specified expression tree. | 
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Remarks
The IQueryProvider interface is intended for implementation by query providers.
For more information about how to create your own LINQ provider, see LINQ: Building an IQueryable Provider on MSDN Blogs.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.