How can I handle versioning in C# serialization?

How can I handle versioning in C# serialization?

In C#, you can handle versioning in serialization by using attributes like [Serializable] and [OptionalField]. This allows you to manage changes in your class structure over time.

What are the best practices for versioning serialized data?

Best practices include maintaining backward compatibility, using version numbers in your serialized data, and implementing custom serialization methods to handle changes.

Can you give an example of custom serialization?

Sure! You can implement the ISerializable interface in your class and define the GetObjectData method to control how your object is serialized.

What happens if I change a property name in my class?

If you change a property name, deserialization will fail unless you use attributes like [DataMember(Name="oldName")] to map the old name to the new property.