{"id":835,"date":"2026-09-30T18:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinejsonformatter.com\/blog\/?p=835"},"modified":"2026-09-30T18:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:18:14","slug":"json-to-csharp-class-converter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinejsonformatter.com\/blog\/json-to-csharp-class-converter\/","title":{"rendered":"JSON to C# Class Converter: Automatically Generate C# Models from JSON Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve got a JSON response from an API. It&#8217;s got nested objects, arrays, nullable fields the works. Before turning that response into C# classes, it can help to inspect the structure and understand how the objects and arrays are nested. A <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinejsonformatter.com\/json-viewer\"><strong>JSON Viewer<\/strong><\/a> makes it easier to explore complex JSON before you start modeling it in C#.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten minutes in, you&#8217;re already wondering if there&#8217;s a better way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A JSON to C# class converter does in seconds what takes you twenty minutes by hand. Paste your JSON, get clean C# model classes, done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk through how these tools work, how to use them correctly, and how to wire up the generated classes in a real .NET project with Newtonsoft.Json and System.Text.Json.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-a-json-to-c-class-converter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a JSON to C# Class Converter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A JSON to C# class converter is a tool (online or CLI-based) that reads a JSON structure and automatically generates strongly-typed C# classes to match it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of writing this by hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>public class User\n{\n    public int Id { get; set; }\n    public string Name { get; set; }\n    public string Email { get; set; }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You paste in the JSON, and the converter spits out the class for you complete with correct property names, types, and nesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-bother-the-real-developer-problem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Bother? The Real Developer Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re consuming external APIs, the JSON structure is often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deeply nested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full of optional\/nullable fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using snake_case or camelCase naming conventions that don&#8217;t match C# standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing frequently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing C# models manually for all of that is tedious and error-prone. Miss a field, mistype a property name, or get a type wrong and your deserialization silently fails or throws at runtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A converter removes that manual effort entirely. It&#8217;s especially useful when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;re integrating a third-party REST API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re building a prototype quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The JSON has 20+ fields and multiple nested levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-json-to-c-class-conversion-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How JSON to C# Class Conversion Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The converter parses your JSON and infers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Property names \u2192 mapped from JSON keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data types \u2192 inferred from values (string, int, bool, List&lt;T>, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nested objects \u2192 become separate C# classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrays \u2192 become List&lt;T> properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s look at a simple example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-input-json\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Input JSON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>{\n  \"id\": 101,\n  \"name\": \"Alice Johnson\",\n  \"email\": \"alice@example.com\",\n  \"is_active\": true,\n  \"address\": {\n    \"street\": \"42 Dev Lane\",\n    \"city\": \"Melbourne\",\n    \"postcode\": \"3000\"\n  },\n  \"tags\": &#91;\"developer\", \"csharp\", \"dotnet\"]\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-generated-c-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generated C# Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>public class Root\n{\n    public int Id { get; set; }\n    public string Name { get; set; }\n    public string Email { get; set; }\n    public bool IsActive { get; set; }\n    public Address Address { get; set; }\n    public List&lt;string&gt; Tags { get; set; }\n}\n\npublic class Address\n{\n    public string Street { get; set; }\n    public string City { get; set; }\n    public string Postcode { get; set; }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean, correct, and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-by-step-using-an-online-json-to-c-class-generator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: Using an Online JSON to C# Class Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to go from raw JSON to working C# models in under a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-get-your-json\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 Get Your JSON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy your JSON from the API response, a file, or a tool like Postman. Make sure it&#8217;s valid JSON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>{\n  \"product_id\": 55,\n  \"title\": \"Wireless Keyboard\",\n  \"price\": 89.99,\n  \"in_stock\": true,\n  \"categories\": &#91;\"electronics\", \"accessories\"]\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can validate it first using a <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinejsonformatter.com\"><strong>JSON formatter and validator<\/strong><\/a> before converting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-paste-into-a-converter-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 Paste Into a Converter Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to a tool like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>json2csharp.com most popular, supports Newtonsoft.Json attributes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QuickType supports multiple languages and frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Studio Paste Special built into VS (Edit \u2192 Paste Special \u2192 Paste JSON as Classes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste your JSON into the input field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-configure-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 Configure Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most tools let you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Namespace add your project namespace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attributes add [JsonProperty] for Newtonsoft.Json or [JsonPropertyName] for System.Text.Json<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pascal case auto-convert snake_case keys to PascalCase property names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nullable types mark properties as nullable where appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4-copy-the-generated-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 Copy the Generated Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool outputs C# classes. Copy them into your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>public class Product\n{\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"product_id\")]\n    public int ProductId { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"title\")]\n    public string Title { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"price\")]\n    public double Price { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"in_stock\")]\n    public bool InStock { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"categories\")]\n    public List&lt;string&gt; Categories { get; set; }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5-deserialize-in-your-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 Deserialize in Your Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now wire it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>using Newtonsoft.Json;\n\nstring json = await httpClient.GetStringAsync(\"https:\/\/api.example.com\/products\/55\");\nProduct product = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject&lt;Product&gt;(json);\n\nConsole.WriteLine(product.Title);   \/\/ Wireless Keyboard\nConsole.WriteLine(product.Price);   \/\/ 89.99<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it. Five steps, and you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-json-to-c-with-newtonsoft-json\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">JSON to C# with Newtonsoft.Json<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newtonsoft.Json (also called Json.NET) is still the most widely used JSON library in .NET, especially in older projects and enterprise codebases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-install-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>dotnet add package Newtonsoft.Json<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-deserialize-a-simple-object\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deserialize a Simple Object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>using Newtonsoft.Json;\n\nstring json = @\"{ \"\"name\"\": \"\"Bob\"\", \"\"age\"\": 30 }\";\n\nvar person = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject&lt;Person&gt;(json);\nConsole.WriteLine(person.Name); \/\/ Bob<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-handle-nested-json\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handle Nested JSON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>{\n  \"order_id\": 9021,\n  \"customer\": {\n    \"name\": \"Sara\",\n    \"email\": \"sara@example.com\"\n  },\n  \"total\": 149.95\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generated classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>public class Order\n{\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"order_id\")]\n    public int OrderId { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"customer\")]\n    public Customer Customer { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"total\")]\n    public double Total { get; set; }\n}\n\npublic class Customer\n{\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"name\")]\n    public string Name { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"email\")]\n    public string Email { get; set; }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deserialization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>var order = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject&lt;Order&gt;(json);\nConsole.WriteLine(order.Customer.Email); \/\/ sara@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-json-to-c-with-system-text-json-net-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">JSON to C# with System.Text.Json (.NET 6+)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re on .NET 6 or later, System.Text.Json is built in no extra packages needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-deserialize-with-system-text-json\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deserialize with System.Text.Json<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>using System.Text.Json;\n\nstring json = await File.ReadAllTextAsync(\"data.json\");\nvar product = JsonSerializer.Deserialize&lt;Product&gt;(json);<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-handle-snake-case-with-jsonpropertyname\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handle snake_case with JsonPropertyName<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>using System.Text.Json.Serialization;\n\npublic class Product\n{\n    &#91;JsonPropertyName(\"product_id\")]\n    public int ProductId { get; set; }\n\n    &#91;JsonPropertyName(\"in_stock\")]\n    public bool InStock { get; set; }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or use a global naming policy to handle all snake_case automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>var options = new JsonSerializerOptions\n{\n    PropertyNamingPolicy = JsonNamingPolicy.SnakeCaseLower\n};\n\nvar product = JsonSerializer.Deserialize&lt;Product&gt;(json, options);<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-real-world-c-json-deserialization-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Real-World C# JSON Deserialization Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what a full integration might look like when calling a weather API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-json-response\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">JSON Response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>{\n  \"location\": \"Sydney\",\n  \"temperature\": 24.5,\n  \"condition\": \"Partly Cloudy\",\n  \"wind\": {\n    \"speed_kmh\": 18,\n    \"direction\": \"NE\"\n  },\n  \"forecast\": &#91;\n    { \"day\": \"Monday\", \"high\": 26, \"low\": 19 },\n    { \"day\": \"Tuesday\", \"high\": 22, \"low\": 17 }\n  ]\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-generated-c-models\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generated C# Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>public class WeatherReport\n{\n    public string Location { get; set; }\n    public double Temperature { get; set; }\n    public string Condition { get; set; }\n    public Wind Wind { get; set; }\n    public List&lt;Forecast&gt; Forecast { get; set; }\n}\n\npublic class Wind\n{\n    &#91;JsonProperty(\"speed_kmh\")]\n    public int SpeedKmh { get; set; }\n    public string Direction { get; set; }\n}\n\npublic class Forecast\n{\n    public string Day { get; set; }\n    public int High { get; set; }\n    public int Low { get; set; }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-api-call\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The API Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>using System.Net.Http;\nusing Newtonsoft.Json;\n\nvar client = new HttpClient();\nstring json = await client.GetStringAsync(\"https:\/\/api.weather.example.com\/sydney\");\n\nvar report = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject&lt;WeatherReport&gt;(json);\n\nConsole.WriteLine($\"Location: {report.Location}\");\nConsole.WriteLine($\"Wind: {report.Wind.SpeedKmh} km\/h {report.Wind.Direction}\");\nConsole.WriteLine($\"First forecast: {report.Forecast&#91;0].Day} - High {report.Forecast&#91;0].High}\u00b0\");<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-mistakes-when-converting-json-to-c-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes When Converting JSON to C# Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s where most developers trip up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-not-handling-nullable-fields\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Not Handling Nullable Fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a JSON field might be null (or missing entirely), your property should be nullable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\/\/ Bad\npublic string MiddleName { get; set; }\n\n\/\/ Good\npublic string? MiddleName { get; set; }<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without this, you&#8217;ll get null reference issues at runtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-trusting-auto-inferred-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Trusting Auto-Inferred Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Converters guess types from values. They&#8217;ll infer int for &#8220;age&#8221;: 30, but if the API sometimes returns &#8220;age&#8221;: null, you need int?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always review the generated types and compare them against the API documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-ignoring-naming-convention-mismatches\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ignoring Naming Convention Mismatches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JSON uses snake_case. C# uses PascalCase. Without [JsonProperty] or [JsonPropertyName] attributes (or a global naming policy), deserialization will silently fail to map fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-reusing-the-same-root-class-name\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Reusing the Same Root Class Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most converters call the top-level class Root or RootObject. That&#8217;s fine as a starting point, but rename it to something meaningful before committing the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-not-validating-the-json-first\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Not Validating the JSON First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malformed JSON will throw a JsonReaderException at runtime. Always <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinejsonformatter.com\/json-validator\"><strong>validate your JSON<\/strong><\/a> with a JSON validator before you start building models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-best-practices-for-c-json-deserialization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices for C# JSON Deserialization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few habits that will save you headaches down the road:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use records for immutable models public record Product(int Id, string Title); is cleaner for DTOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add XML docs to generated classes helps teammates understand what each field means<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centralize your serializer settings don&#8217;t scatter JsonSerializerOptions across the codebase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write unit tests against your models serialize\/deserialize a known JSON string and assert the values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use [JsonIgnore] for internal properties that shouldn&#8217;t round-trip through JSON<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-would-you-use-this-in-a-real-project\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Would You Use This in a Real Project?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the most common scenarios where a JSON to C# model generator saves serious time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Third-party API integration Payment gateways, shipping APIs, social media APIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microservices communication Deserializing messages from a message queue or event bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Config file parsing Reading complex appsettings.json structures into typed config objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data import pipelines Consuming exported data from external systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototyping Getting a working data model in place quickly before refining it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-tools-for-json-to-c-conversion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools for JSON to C# Conversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>json2csharp.com<\/td><td>Quick online conversion with Newtonsoft.Json support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QuickType<\/td><td>Multi-language support, generates idiomatic code<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visual Studio Paste Special<\/td><td>Built-in, no extra tools needed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NSwag \/ Swagger Codegen<\/td><td>Full API client generation from OpenAPI specs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JsonClassGenerator (CLI)<\/td><td>Scriptable, good for CI\/build pipelines<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most day-to-day work, json2csharp.com or VS Paste Special will cover you. If you&#8217;re building full API clients, look at NSwag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing C# models from JSON by hand is one of those tasks that feels simple until you&#8217;re twenty properties deep into a nested API response with inconsistent casing and nullable arrays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A JSON to C# class converter handles the mechanical work so you can focus on the logic that actually matters. Whether you&#8217;re using Newtonsoft.Json or System.Text.Json, the workflow is the same: paste your JSON, generate the classes, add the right attributes, and deserialize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tools are free, fast, and good enough for most real-world payloads. Use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a JSON to C# class converter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A JSON to C# class converter is a tool that analyzes JSON data and automatically generates C# classes that match the JSON structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I convert JSON to C# classes online?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Online tools can generate C# classes from pasted JSON without requiring you to manually create every property and nested class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which C# JSON library should I use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two common options are Newtonsoft.Json and System.Text.Json. System.Text.Json is built into modern .NET, while Newtonsoft.Json remains widely used in existing applications and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a JSON converter handle nested objects?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Most JSON-to-C# converters can detect nested objects and generate separate C# classes for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can JSON to C# converters handle arrays?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Arrays are commonly converted into collection properties such as <code>List&lt;T&gt;<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to validate JSON before converting it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 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