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LINQPad 9 is a lightweight yet powerful development utility created by Joseph Albahari that functions as an interactive scratchpad, code snippet repository, and mini-IDE for the entire .NET ecosystem. Initially conceived to let developers test LINQ queries without spinning up Visual Studio, the tool has matured into a general-purpose playground where C#, F#, and VB.NET statements, methods, or entire classes can be prototyped, executed, and debugged in real time. Typical use cases range from ad-hoc data mining against SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite or Oracle databases to rapid algorithm validation, unit-test experimentation, and exploratory scripting with NuGet packages. A built-in dump renderer visualizes complex objects as expandable trees, while integrated autocomplete, instant NuGet resolution, and optional debugger symbols replicate the comfort of a full IDE without project overhead. The workspace supports multiple tabs, references local assemblies, and can convert proven scripts into reusable command-line tools or reusable .NET source files. LINQPad 9 belongs to the Developer Tools / Database & Code Editors category and is currently distributed in four concurrent editions: a free 9.x build, a Pro license that adds debugger and code formatting, a Developer tier that adds NuGet integration and autocompletion, and a Premium SKU that adds script packaging and entity-framework modeling. All editions share the same core engine, now at version 9.7.13, ensuring parity of language features and performance improvements across the line. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads delivered through trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always supplying the latest release and supporting batch installation alongside other applications.
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