An autocomplete that shows only the column names of the desired table BEFORE the from clause is typed by the user would require a time machine.

Sure you can do something that is close enough, but the LINQ authors were looking for precision in the autocompletion and for the LINQ query to have the same ordering as expression syntax.

The goals of this syntax are very precise and people seem to like it. Once again: calling it dumb is uncalled for.

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ltbarcly3 2 months ago | parent [-]

So you want it to work this way, regardless of how well autocomplete works? Sounds like its about your personal comfort to make it work like another system you are more familiar with, which is exactly what I suggested.

It doesn't require a time machine, just a basic understanding of statistics or probability.

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whstl 2 months ago | parent [-]

I’m comfortable with pretty much anything. It took me like 2 mins to get used to this syntax in LINQ.

On the other hand, statistical autocomplete is not as good as having a precise autocomplete that does’t require jumping around lines.

My point here is that different people enjoy different things. There is no need to shit on other people’s accomplishments or preferences.

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ltbarcly3 2 months ago | parent [-]

Name one thing thst uses autocomplete like i am describing.

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