How do I deserialize XML in C#?

How do I deserialize XML in C#?

You can use the XmlSerializer class in C#. It allows you to convert XML data into objects.

Can you show me a code example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

using System;
using System.IO;
using System.Xml.Serialization;

[XmlRoot("Person")]
public class Person {
    public string Name { get; set; }
    public int Age { get; set; }
}

class Program {
    static void Main() {
        var xml = "<Person><Name>John</Name><Age>30</Age></Person>";
        var serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(Person));
        using (var reader = new StringReader(xml)) {
            var person = (Person)serializer.Deserialize(reader);
            Console.WriteLine($"Name: {person.Name}, Age: {person.Age}");
        }
    }
}

What if my XML structure is more complex?

For complex structures, you can create nested classes and use attributes like [XmlElement] to map XML elements to class properties.

Are there any alternatives to XmlSerializer?

Yes, you can also use libraries like System.Xml.Linq for LINQ to XML or DataContractSerializer for more advanced scenarios.