Immutability and XML Serialization

Question

I have several classes that are immutable once their initial values are set. Eric Lippert calls this write-once immutability.

Implementing write-once immutability in

Answer 1

I recommend taking a look at the discussion here: Why XML-Serializable class need a parameterless constructor.

You should consider using DataContractSerializer. As far as I can tell from the docs, this do not require a parameterless constructor, and can serialize/deserialize private members.