Add guidance for choosing ToList() vs ToArray() in async LINQ scenarios #47729
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Enhanced the async scenarios documentation to explain when to use
ToList()
versusToArray()
when forcing eager evaluation of LINQ expressions with async operations.Changes Made
Updated documentation text to provide clear guidance on choosing between the two methods:
ToArray()
forTask.WhenAll
scenarios where you process all tasks together and the collection size is fixedToList()
forTask.WhenAny
scenarios where you need to dynamically manage tasks, such as removing completed tasks from the collectionAdded practical code example demonstrating the
ToList()
approach:This example shows how
ToList()
creates a modifiable collection that supports theRemove()
operation, making it ideal forWhenAny
patterns where you handle completions as they arise.The existing
ToArray()
example and explanation remain unchanged to maintain backwards compatibility while providing developers with a complete understanding of both approaches.Fixes #34606.
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