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How does LINQ handle exceptions in deferred execution?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Exceptions occur during enumeration, not query definition.
Deep explanation
Because LINQ uses deferred execution, invalid operations may not throw until the sequence is iterated. This means bugs can be hidden until runtime. For IQueryable, exceptions may also come from translation failures or database execution errors.
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