string.split returns a string[] I want a List<string> is there a one liner to convert an array to a list?

Question

Lists in c# have the .toArray() function. I want the inverse, where an array is transformed into a list. I know how to create a list and loop through it but i would like a one liner to swap it back.

I am using the string.split function in the .NET 2.0 environment so Linq etc. is not available to me.

Answer 1

return new List<string>(stringArray);

Answer 2

string s = ...
new List<string>(s.Split(....));

Answer 3

In .Net 3.5, the System.Linq namespace includes an extension method called ToList<>().

Answer 4

If all you need is an object that implements the IList interface and you do not need to add new items you might also do it like this:

IList<string> list = myString.Split(' ');

Answer 5

But the point is to split the string to use for LINQ and the IList interface is no good for that. This will do the trick though there might be a more efficient way.