How do you implement the equivalent of SQL IN() using .net

Question

In .net (c# or vb) expressions, how would you implement SQL\'s handy IN() functionality?

i.e. value in (1, 2, 4, 7)

rather than:

value = 1 or value =

Answer 1

You can use Contains() method on the list.

    int myValue = 1;
    List checkValues = new List { 1, 2, 3 };

    if (checkValues.Contains(myValue))
        // Do something