C#: Cloneable Generic List Extension Method

Unfortunately the built in C# generic list does not have a Clone() method. If you need to clone a list for manipulation purposes you can always use an extension method and add a Clone() method yourself. Below is an Extension Method for Cloning a generic list in C#:

public static class ListExtension

    {

        public static IList Clone(this IList listToClone) where T : ICloneable

        {

            return listToClone.Select(item => (T)item.Clone()).ToList();

        }

    }

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