| System.Runtime.Serialization Namespace |
The System.Runtime.Serialization namespace contains classes that can
be used for serializing and deserializing objects. Serialization is the process of
converting an object or a graph of objects into a linear sequence of bytes for
either storage or transmission to another location. Deserialization is the process
of taking in stored information and recreating objects from it.
Classes| Class | Description | |
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 | CollectionDataContractAttribute |
When applied to a collection type, enables custom specification of the collection
item elements. This attribute can be applied only to types that are recognized
by the System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractSerializer as valid, serializable
collections.
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| DataContractAttribute |
Specifies that the type defines or implements a data contract and is serializable
by a serializer, such as the System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractSerializer.
To make their type serializable, type authors must define a data contract
for their type.
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| DataMemberAttribute |
When applied to the member of a type, specifies that the member is part of
a data contract and is serializable by the System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractSerializer.
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| EnumMemberAttribute |
Specifies that the field is an enumeration member and should be serialized.
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| ExtensionDataObject |
Stores data from a versioned data contract that has been extended by adding
new members.
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| KnownTypeAttribute |
Specifies types that should be recognized by the System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractSerializer
when serializing or deserializing a given type.
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Interfaces| Interface | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | IExtensibleDataObject |
Provides a data structure to store extra data encountered by the System.Runtime.Serialization.XmlObjectSerializer
during deserialization of a type marked with the System.Runtime.Serialization.DataContractAttribute
attribute.
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