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C# Entity Framework Basics LINQ Queries Writing a List Query

Max Engberg
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Max Engberg
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Posted by Max Engberg
Max Engberg
Courses Plus Student 1,397 Points

Am I using the using statement correct here?

Hi,

I can't see whats wrong with my code. The Compiler goes nuts and gives me 6 errors, so it's probably something in the beginning. Am I using the using statement correct here?

Repository.cs 
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Data.Entity;
using System.Linq;

namespace Treehouse.CodeChallenges
{
    public static class Repository
    {
        using (var context = new Context()) {
        public static List<Course> GetCourses()
        {
           context.Courses.ToList();
        }
        }
    }
}

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

The structure of your "using" statement is correct but the placement needs adjusting. It should be inside the "GetCourses" method.

You're also accessing the "ToList" method correctly, but not doing anything with the result. This should be part of a return statement.