Difference between lambda expressions and anonymous methods - C# [duplicate]

Question

Duplicate: delegate keyword vs. lambda notation

I understand the anonymous methods can be used to define delegates and write inline functions. Is using Lambda expressions any different from this?

I guess I am a little confused on when to use what.

Edit: Also, appears that to use either anonymous or lambdas, there needs to be an Extension method for the type?

Answer 1

A lambda expression is simply shortcut syntax for an anonymous method. Anonymous methods look like this:

delegate(params) {method body}

The equivalent lambda expression would look like this:

params => method body

In short, all lambda expressions are anonymous methods, but it is possible to have an anonymous method that is not written in lambda syntax (like the first example above). Hope this is helpful!