I have a DataColumn of DateTime, I would like to know how I can have only the sooner date (min) and the later date (max).
Thanks
This would give what you are looking for:
// Initial Code for Testing
DataTable dt = new DataTable();
dt.Columns.Add("Dates", typeof(DateTime));
dt.Rows.Add(new object[] { DateTime.Now });
dt.Rows.Add(new object[] { DateTime.Now.AddDays(1) });
dt.Rows.Add(new object[] { DateTime.Now.AddDays(2) });
This is the code you would use:
// Actual Code
DataColumn col = dt.Columns[0]; // Call this the one you have
DataTable tbl = col.Table;
var first = tbl.AsEnumerable()
.Select(cols => cols.Field<DateTime>(col.ColumnName))
.OrderBy(p => p.Ticks)
.FirstOrDefault();
var last = tbl.AsEnumerable()
.Select(cols => cols.Field<DateTime>(col.ColumnName))
.OrderByDescending(p => p.Ticks)
.FirstOrDefault();
your approach is looks best :)