How to get a Random Object using Linq

Question

I am trying to get a random object within linq. Here is how I did.

//get all the answers
var Answers = q.Skip(1).Take(int.MaxValue);
//get the random number         


        

Answer 1

Use a Fisher-Yates-Durstenfeld shuffle.

(You could use a helper/extension method to shuffle your IEnumerable sequence. Alternatively, if you were using an IList you could perform an in-place shuffle, if you prefer.)