Searching if value exists in a list of objects using Linq

c#, linq

Solution

LINQ defines an extension method that is perfect for solving this exact problem:

using System.Linq;
...
    bool has = list.Any(cus => cus.FirstName == "John");

make sure you reference System.Core.dll, that's where LINQ lives.

Problem

Say I have a class `Customer` which has a property `FirstName`. Then I have a `List<Customer>`. Can LINQ be used to find if the list has a customer with `Firstname = 'John'` in a single statement.. how?

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