I'm working on my first project, a to-do list app in C#, and I'm having trouble with my code where the string properties "Name" and "ID" from my test JSON file aren't showing up. Here's the JSON file I'm using:
```json
{
"Tasks": [
{
"Name": "Do laundry",
"Description": "gotta do this shit at 10 pm",
"Status": "todo",
"CreatedAt": "6/25/2025",
"UpdatedAt": "6/25/2025",
"ID": "1"
}
]
}
```
In my code, I'm using `JsonConvert.DeserializeObject(Djson)` to deserialize the JSON, but the properties "Name" and "ID" don't seem to appear. Any ideas on what's going wrong?
4 Answers
Have you tried creating a `Task` object manually in your code using the same values from the JSON? Serialize it to see what gets produced. This way, you can compare it to your JSON file to see if there are discrepancies in naming or structure that might be causing the issue.
Another way to debug is to set breakpoints in your code where the deserialization happens. You can check if it hits that line and if the JSON being read is what you expect. If you're not seeing the right values, the contents of your file when it's read might not match the format your code assumes. Double-check that the path is correct and that the JSON is valid.
Make sure your JSON structure matches exactly what your code expects. You're trying to deserialize a `Task` object, but your JSON has a root object with a "Tasks" list. You should deserialize to a class that represents the entire structure, not just a single `Task`. Try creating a class for the root object that contains a list of `Task` objects, like this:
```csharp
public class TaskList
{
public List Tasks { get; set; }
}
```
Then, deserialize using `JsonConvert.DeserializeObject(Djson)` instead. This should solve your problem!
That's a solid point! Be sure to set the appropriate class structure before deserialization.
Just a thought—if your program is trying to read its own source file, it could be a problem if that file structure isn't set for your JSON. Make sure the file is formatted correctly and is in the correct place relative to your code.
Good idea! Seeing what gets loaded can really help trace the issue.