When should I use attribute in C#?

Question

I saw some of the examples of utilize attribute, e.g. (as a map for dynamic factory) http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc164170.aspx

Just wondering what is th

Answer 1

My recommendation: use attributes to state facts about mechanisms, but not to model aspects of your business domain.

More details:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/ericlippert/properties-vs-attributes