ZLinq Revolutionizes Unity Game Development With ZERO ALLOCATIONS

Zero Allocation LINQ expressions, filtering, and querying—this video introduces ZLinq, a high-performance, zero-GC LINQ alternative from the creator of UniTask and R3. We explore how ZLinq eliminates memory allocations in common LINQ pipelines by using struct-based enumerators, making it ideal for tight update loops and performance-critical Unity projects. You'll see how ZLinq extends beyond numbers and collections into Unity-specific features, like traversing GameObject and Transform hierarchies using methods such as Children, Descendants, and OfComponent. We also demonstrate how to apply the same zero-alloc traversal model to UI Toolkit and VisualElement trees defined in UXML, showing how any hierarchical data can be navigated with chainable, allocation-free queries. Whatever your need, ZLinq offers a clean and efficient alternative to traditional LINQ in Unity. ZLINQ - https://github.com/Cysharp/ZLinq?tab=readme-ov-file#unity NuGet for Unity - https://github.com/GlitchEnzo/NuGetForUnity NOTES: 1. ZLinq returns ValueEnumerable struct-based sequences — foreach gives real values with zero allocations when using AsValueEnumerable() and static lambdas, as long as you avoid closures and IEnumerable conversions. 2. The OfComponent and OfType methods return actual instances — whether it’s a Rigidbody (Unity Component) or a Button (VisualElement), you’re working with real objects you can modify and interact with directly. 💥 Follow Cysharp on X (Japanese): https://x.com/neuecc Follow ME on X: https://x.com/adammyhre1 *Want to support me?* 😀 Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/adammyhre 🔔 Subscribe for more Unity Tutorials https://youtube.com/@git-amend *Discord:* https://discord.gg/FDRZGQBBUC #unity3d #gamedev #indiedev #cysharp #zlinq ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 Install ZLinq 1:30 Zero Allocation LINQ 5:56 Unity Features 8:46 ITraverser for VisualElements *Source code:* http://gist.github.com/adammyhre/67d4b32876d753e5e27e88d65cb63f4e _More Useful Code:_ Repo: https://github.com/adammyhre?tab=repositories Unity Utility Library: https://github.com/adammyhre/Unity-Utils Unity Improved Timers: https://github.com/adammyhre/Unity-Improved-Timers Unity Advanced Event Bus: https://github.com/adammyhre/Unity-Event-Bus Lock Inspector Shortcut: https://gist.github.com/adammyhre/4754f731a93bf1cab0d1385ccfa23642 *Assets Shown In This Video* _(Affiliate Links)_ Unity Dark Mode FREE - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/gui/darkmode-for-unity-editor-on-windows-281842?aid=1101lw3sv Lost Cave Environment - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/fantasy/stylized-lost-cave-272215?aid=1101lw3sv Beautify - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/beautify-3-advanced-post-processing-233073?aid=1101lw3sv Umbra Soft Shadows - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/umbra-soft-shadows-better-directional-contact-shadows-for-urp-282485?aid=1101lw3sv Wingman - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/wingman-your-inspector-s-best-friend-303181?aid=1101lw3sv Favorites Window - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/favorites-window-123487?aid=1101lw3sv Logwin - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/logwin-log-debug-values-tracker-149558?aid=1101lw3sv TimeScale Toolbar - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/timescale-toolbar-291564?aid=1101lw3sv Odin - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-inspector-and-serializer-89041?aid=1101lw3sv?aid=1101lw3sv Odin Validator - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-validator-227861?aid=1101lw3sv Hot Reload: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/hot-reload-edit-code-without-compiling-254358?aid=1101lw3sv Better Hierarchy: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-hierarchy-272963?aid=1101lw3sv Better Transform: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-transform-size-notes-global-local-workspace-child-parent--276554?aid=1101lw3sv Better Mesh Filter: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-mesh-filter-266489?aid=1101lw3sv Editor Console Pro: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/editor-console-pro-11889?aid=1101lw3sv Any Object Finder: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/any-object-finder-286455?aid=1101lw3sv Clipper PRO: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/clipper-pro-the-ultimate-clipboard-277112?aid=1101lw3sv Kybernetic Tools: https://assetstore.unity.com/publishers/16747?aid=1101lw3sv Sisus Tools: https://assetstore.unity.com/publishers/41398?aid=1101lw3sv Prime Tween - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/primetween-high-performance-animations-and-sequences-2529607?aid=1101lw3s Rabbit Logger - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/rabbit-logger-305396?aid=1101lw3s *Follow me!* https://linktr.ee/gitamend