Can I build an xpath expression via linq?

Question

I'm working with an existing C# API that accepts string XPath expressions (ActiveMQ message body constraints, but that's not an important detail).

I'm a newcomer to Linq. Is it possible to build up a Linq predicate and export that as an XPath expression?

I'm interested because of Linq's strong typing and syntax checking compared with a simple XPath string.

Your question isn't all that clear, but are you looking for [Get the XPath to an XElement?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/451950/get-the-xpath-to-an-xelement) — Ani, Oct 25 '11 at 16:25
@Ani - yes, I think that's very close to what I was looking for. Thanks. — Chris Dolan, Oct 25 '11 at 16:31

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 25 '11 at 16:25

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Yes you can use Linq to Xml provider, you can found an example here:

answered Oct 25 '11 at 16:25

ADIMO

Huh? That link's page doesn't have the word "provider" anywhere on it. Did you paste the wrong link? – Chris Dolan Oct 25 '11 at 16:34
Hi the link is correct, Linq to Xml provider is a built in linq provider available with .net framework. – ADIMO Oct 25 '11 at 16:39
Oh, I see. I thought you were saying *write* a provider. – Chris Dolan Oct 25 '11 at 16:44

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