XML classes without DataSets

4/13/2007 7:48:28 AM #

Serialization is the way forward and is something I've used since 1.0 to do this.  Obviously, you would want to put the Serialize and Deserialize methods in to a helper class for reuse.

It is worth noting that as Dom has mentioned, unless you specify Element/Attribute names in the class definition they will by default serialize using their public name.  Another thing to note (if you're being lazy about it) is that so long as the root object is defined as Serializable, all child objects (unless explicitly denied) will inherit this attribute and will serialize.

Matt Nield |