Nested XML to Dictionary

Question

I am trying to convert an XML data into dictionary. I am having problems with identical node names. C# .Net 3.5

Sample XML = the problem is I have no control over this.

Answer 1

Unless you provide a unique, non-nullable key, you won't be able to import to a dictionary structure. A couple of options I can think of:

• Create an artificial key during import
• Utilize the ToLookup() extension method instead. This doesn't return a dictionary but may suite your needs. Given a better idea of why you need a dictionary, I could possible help more.