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Why You Should ❌Stop Using Newtonsoft.json Serializer?
You should stop using Newtonsoft.Json in a .NET project because it is considered outdated and less secure compared to the built-in “System.Text.Json” serializer.
Built-in serializer offers better performance, and security features, and is actively maintained by Microsoft as part of the .NET framework, making it the preferred choice for new projects and recommended for migration from Newtonsoft.Json.
Here are C# examples for each of the reasons to consider stopping using Newtonsoft.Json
in favor of System.Text.Json
.
✅1. Native Support with System.Text.Json
System.Text.Json
is built into the .NET framework, making it easier to use without adding external dependencies.
❌Example with Newtonsoft.Json
:
✅Equivalent with System.Text.Json
: