can Custom Serialization be used to move class instance data from one program to another?

[camarkco]

Why does C# go out of it's way to prevent this?

Mark

 

[Marc Gravell]

Why does C# go out of it's way to prevent this?

It doesn't. What problem are you seeing? What are you trying to do?
Code samples would help.

The common mistake people make is using binary serialization, and
simply copying a class between two programs (assemblies) - however,
binary serialization cares about the source assembly, since it is
fully typed. A shared assembly, or some tricks in deserialization can
help here, or a simpler option is to use xml serialization which is
not restricted by assembly constraints (but has subtly different
behavior).

Marc

 

[Nicholas Paldino [.NET/C# MVP]]

Actually, I think a better option here, if available is to use the
DataContractSerializer. This way, there is no requirements for the types to
be the same on both sides, just have the same contract.

Of course, using it to perpetuate poor design isn't a good thing, but
there might be instances where you want the same definition of the same type
in different assemblies.

 

[Linda Liu [MSFT]]

Hi Mark,

I agree with Marc. C# doesn't go out of its way to prevent custom
serialization from being used to move class instance data from one program
to anthother.

Since you want to move class instance data from one program to another, I
suggest that you use XML Serialization. The following is some links which
may be helpful:

'Basics of .NET Framework Serialization '
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms233836(vs.80).aspx

'How to: Serialize an Object '
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/szzyf24s(VS.80).aspx

'How to: Deserialize an Object '
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fa420a9y(VS.80).aspx

Hope this helps.
If you have any question, please feel free to let me know.

Sincerely,
Linda Liu
Microsoft Online Community Support

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[Linda Liu[MSFT]]

Hi Mark,

How about the problem now?

If you have any question, please feel free to let me know.

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Sincerely,
Linda Liu
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