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.Net Regex to parse specific JSON format

Answer 1

+5 A:

First of all, don't use regex to parse JSON. Like HTML, JSON is not a regular language, and thus regexes won't be able to truly parse it - only provide a poor approximation, which can easily lead to headaches down the road.

Instead, you probably want to look into JSON parsers like JavaScriptSerializer or Json.NET.

Amber 2010-02-20 22:49:30

Thanks - That's a much better than a regex and useful to know

Basiclife 2010-02-21 02:07:35

Answer 2

+3 A:

Have you considered using stackexchange-api

Here is the code sample for what you are trying to achive

        User JeffAtwood =
          User.GetUserWithId(123456, StackExchangeSite.StackOverflow);

        long ID = JeffAtwood.Id;
        Uri gravatarHtml = JeffAtwood.Gravatar;
        String name = JeffAtwood.Name;           
        List<ReputationChange> repGraph = 
            JeffAtwood.ReputationGraph[DateTime.Now.AddDays(-3), DateTime.Now].ToList();
        long totalReputations = JeffAtwood.Reputation;
        List<Badge> badges = JeffAtwood.Badges.ToList();
         .
         .

There are hundreds of other bits you can get using simple built-in methods, other than Requesting and then parsing through Json response.

And for parsing the Jason Response, best library to use is

Json.Net

Asad Butt 2010-02-20 22:51:36

As well as answering my question, you solved the problem behind it. Many Thanks. I had no idea that API existed - definitely going to be a boon.

Basiclife 2010-02-21 02:12:31

hope to see a stunning Add-in for SOF soon!!

Asad Butt 2010-02-21 03:02:35

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