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Asked: May 12, 20262026-05-12T12:11:15+00:00 2026-05-12T12:11:15+00:00

What are the C# 3.0 language features we can use in an application that

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What are the C# 3.0 language features we can use in an application that targets .Net 2.0 framework ?

PS:I know few like Lambda expressions and var keyword

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    2026-05-12T12:11:15+00:00Added an answer on May 12, 2026 at 12:11 pm

    Please see here:

    Using C# 3.0 (.Net 3.5) syntax in a .Net 2.0 application

    For a complete run down of what you can and can’t do when targeting the .NET 2.0 Framework and using C# 3.0.

    In summary:

    • You can’t use the new 3.5 assemblies (System.Data.Linq, System.Xml.Linq, System.Core).
    • You can’t use Linq/Query Extensions or Extension Methods (however, see below for ways to enable the use of both Linq/Query Syntax and Extension Methods!).
    • You can use the Var keyword, Lambda statements, Object Initializers, Anonymous Types & Auto-Implemented Properties.

    Extension methods sort-of work, however, they require “System.Runtime.CompilerServices.ExtensionAttribute” in order to work, and this type is found within the System.Core DLL (which is not strictly part of the .NET 2.0 framework).

    Query Syntax cannot be used “out of the box” so-to-speak, however, it can be used if a 3rd party DLL (like LINQBridge) is used. This DLL effectively re-implements many of the “missing” types that you need to perform LINQ when targeting the .NET 2.0 framework. It also implements the “ExtensionAttribute” type needed for Extension methods to work, so simply adding/referencing the LINQBridge DLL from your project will enable LINQ, Query Syntax/Expressions and Extension Methods!

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