Xml Serialization and Deserialization using XSD

Preparation:

1. Get an XSD file
2. Generate the Classes from XSD using xsd.exe tool

Xml Serialization Process:

1. Create a new instance of the object from the XSD e.g. login object
2. Use XmlSerializer class to serialize the object and get the result back; you would just need some Factory methods
3. Use the serialized data

Xml Deserialization Process:

1. Get the xml as string
2. Specify the type e.g. login
3. Deserlialize the xml to the type specified using XmlSerializer class
4. Use the deserialized object

Examples:

• http://www.dotnetspider.com/resources/1245-XML-Serialization-Introduction-XSD-XML-Schema-Definition-for-Begineers.aspx
• http://www.codeproject.com/KB/XML/Serialization.aspx
• http://devhood.com/Tutorials/tutorial_details.aspx?tutorial_id=236

 [TestMethod]
       [Ignore]
       public void Should_Generate_Xsd_For_Class()
       {
 
           const string Xsd = @"""C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v8.1A\bin\NETFX 4.5.1 Tools\xsd.exe""";
 
           // /t:{2}  /outputdir:{3}
           var arguments = string.Format("{0} /t:{1}  /outputdir:{2}",
               @"""C:\Tfs\Project\Trunk\Project\bin\Debug\ProjectName.dll""",
               "Namespace.ClassName",
               @"C:\Test");
          
           Process.Start(Xsd, arguments);
       }