Select N Random Records with Linq

Question

I have a static table with 20+ records, I would like to select N (N<20) from that table in random manner. What is the best way to do it in the code with LINQ?

Answer 1

Maybe something like this would work:

int randomSkip;
int randomTake;

randomSkip = GenerateSomeAppropriateRandomNumber();
randomTake = GenerateSomeAppropriateRandomNumber();

resultSet = iEnumerable.Skip(randomSkip).Take(randomTake);

Answer 2

Here's the best way:

var randomUsers = users.OrderBy(x => Guid.NewGuid()).Take(15);