How do I serialize enums in C#?

How do I serialize enums in C#?

You can serialize enums in C# using JSON serialization libraries like Newtonsoft.Json or System.Text.Json.

Can you show me an example using Newtonsoft.Json?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public enum Color { Red, Green, Blue }

var color = Color.Green;
var json = JsonConvert.SerializeObject(color);

This will serialize the enum to a string value.

What about deserialization? How do I convert the JSON back to an enum?

You can deserialize it like this:

var colorFromJson = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject<Color>(json);

This will convert the JSON string back to the corresponding enum value.

Are there any differences when using System.Text.Json?

Yes, with System.Text.Json, you can use the following:

var json = JsonSerializer.Serialize(color);
var colorFromJson = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<Color>(json);

The syntax is slightly different, but the concept is the same.