How can I serialize a collection in C#?

How can I serialize a collection in C#?

You can use the JsonSerializer class from the System.Text.Json namespace to serialize collections in C#. For example, you can serialize a list of objects like this: string jsonString = JsonSerializer.Serialize(myList);.

What if I want to deserialize it back to a collection?

To deserialize a JSON string back to a collection, you can use JsonSerializer.Deserialize<T>(). For example: var myList = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<List<MyClass>>(jsonString);.

Are there any other serialization formats I can use?

Yes, besides JSON, you can also use XML serialization with the XmlSerializer class or binary serialization with the BinaryFormatter class, depending on your needs.

What are the advantages of using JSON over XML?

JSON is generally more lightweight and easier to read than XML. It also has better support for data structures like arrays and objects.