c# - How to find the nearest string in a List in LINQ? -

if want find exact match or next nearest string. using sql, can :

select top 1 *  table  code >= @searchcode order code

how might achieve using linq , list of records.

i expecting able like:

var find = listds.where(c => c.code >= searchcode).first();

but can't compare strings way.

note code alpha string, letters, numbers, symbols, whatever..

nearest means if have list containing "england", "france", "spain", , search "france" "france". if search "germany" "spain".

here simple code may you

        list<string> ls = new list<string>();         ls.add("ddd");         ls.add("adb");         var vv = p in ls p.startswith("a") select p;

select element starting string "a"

JVParth