.NET: What is Linq’s FirstOrDefault default value

The default value for reference and nullable types is null.

Otherwise it’s the default value of the type.

The FirstOrDefault method does not provide a way to specify a default value. If you want to specify a default value other than default(TSource), use the DefaultIfEmpty(IEnumerable, TSource), followed by First().
eg. int firstMonth2 = months.DefaultIfEmpty(1).First();

Reference

• linq what is firstordefault default value – Google Search
• .net – FirstOrDefault: Default value other than null – Stack Overflow
• What is the default return value of FirstOrDefault?
• Enumerable.FirstOrDefault Method (System.Linq) | Microsoft Docs