If you want to store data, you often use a database. It’s very good way. But, sometimes you need to save too little amount of data that using a database is thoughtless. Another way to store data is to put it in a simple text file. One of the most convenient ways to do this is to use a XML file. It stores data in such a way, that you can easily access it later. XML files are used everywhere and for every type of usage. For example, two (or more) computers can communicate with XML files.

I am going to show you how you can convert your object to a XML file in order to save its data. This process if called serialization. There are many ways to serialize an object. I am going to show you how you can you do this by using the IXmlSerializable interface. It’s in System.Xml.Serialization namespace. You’ll need to include System.Xml namespace, too. Continue Reading…