c# - simple linq issue, but I can't figure it out -

c# - simple linq issue, but I can't figure it out -

i have simple linq issue. i'm trying query list , match fellow member id lists id , homecoming text:

var idtext = idmethod(membid); var t = ctext in cidtext ctext.cid.tostring() == membid select cxt.c_id; viewbag.thisid = t.tostring();

all returns is:

system.linq.enumerable+whereselectarrayiterator`2[pu15.models.c_id,system.int32]

but never changes or shows want show.

what doing wrong?

you want utilize single or singleordefault or first or firstordefault, depending on want exactly, e.g.:

viewbag.thisid = t.single();

single throw exception if there more 1 result or if there no results.

if you'll utilize singleordefault instead homecoming null in case of more 1 result or no result.

first on other hand fail empty collection - when there more 1 element homecoming first one.

the tolerant, firstordefault homecoming null empty result list, , first element if there more one.

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