Convert JSON String To C# Object

Question

Trying to convert a JSON string into an object in C#. Using a really simple test case:

JavaScriptSerializer json_serializer = new JavaScriptSerializer();
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Answer 1

Another fast and easy way to semi-automate these steps is to:

1. take the JSON you want to parse and paste it here: https://app.quicktype.io/ . Change language to C# in the drop down.
2. Update the name in the top left to your class name, it defaults to "Welcome".
3. In visual studio go to Website -> Manage Packages and use NuGet to add Json.Net from Newtonsoft.

4. app.quicktype.io generated serialize methods based on Newtonsoft. Alternatively, you can now use code like:

   WebClient client = new WebClient();

   string myJSON = client.DownloadString("https://URL_FOR_JSON.com/JSON_STUFF");

   var myClass = Newtonsoft.Json.JsonConvert.DeserializeObject(myJSON);