Does linq to sql automatically lazy load associated entities?

Question

Does linq to sql automatically lazy load associated entities?

I would think it would but I can\'t find an article stating it as such.

Answer 1

Yes, I believe it does. It also has a "load with" feature/semantic that allows you to batch load several things in a shotgun approach. This is useful when you know you'll need related data along with the main entity right off the bat, like to pre-cache all the data you'll need to render a single Web Page etc.