How do you convert a DataTable into a generic list?

Question

Currently, I\'m using:

DataTable dt = CreateDataTableInSomeWay();

List list = new List(); 
foreach (DataRow dr in dt.Rows)
{
          


        

Answer 1

// this is better suited for expensive object creation/initialization
IEnumerable ParseEmployeeTable(DataTable dtEmployees)
{
    var employees = new ConcurrentBag();

    Parallel.ForEach(dtEmployees.AsEnumerable(), (dr) =>
    {
        employees.Add(new Employee() 
        {
            _FirstName = dr["FirstName"].ToString(),
            _LastName = dr["Last_Name"].ToString()
        });
    });

    return employees;
}