C# How to use DataAnnotations StringLength and SubString to remove text

Question

I have a model classes that has a description property with a data annotation attribute of StringLength and length is set to 100 characters. When this property is more than 100

Answer 1

You could always check the attribute value using reflection, though that approach is not the best if you can get around it - it's not pretty:

var attribute = typeof(ModelClass).GetProperties()
                                  .Where(p => p.Name == "Description")
                                  .Single()
                                  .GetCustomAttributes(typeof(StringLengthAttribute), true) 
                                  .Single() as StringLengthAttribute;

Console.WriteLine("Maximum Length: {0}", attribute.MaximumLength);