How can I serialize an object in Javascript, then deserialize it in asp.net?

Question

I have a custom Javascript object that has a few string and float members. I'd like to serialize an array of them in Javascript, assign the result to a hidden field, and then retrieve and deserialize them in the codebehind for my asp.net application.

Is there a standard way to do this?

Answer 1

what you need is JSON.

both javascript and C# can handle it.

article: http://www.nateirwin.net/2008/11/20/json-array-to-c-using-jsonnet/

also: http://www.json.org/ (scroll to the end)

Answer 2

You can Use JSON.

With JSON you serialize data and serialize it in Different language.

http://flexjson.sourceforge.net/

http://forums.c-sharpcorner.com/Blogs/BlogDetail.aspx?BlogId=2028

http://www.nateirwin.net/2008/11/20/json-array-to-c-using-jsonnet/

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb299886.aspx

http://www.codeproject.com/Tips/79435/Deserialize-JSON-with-Csharp.aspx

Answer 3

Check this answer http://stackoverflow.com/questions/331976/how-do-i-serialize-a-c-anonymous-type-to-a-json-string

Edit:
Since JavaScriptSerializer is deprecated .. you can use DataContractJsonSerializer. MSDN: DataContractJsonSerializer Blog post on how to use it: http://pietschsoft.com/post/2008/02/NET-35-JSON-Serialization-using-the-DataContractJsonSerializer.aspx