calling or handling data without c# model
Yes, it is possible to read data in a C# Web API without explicitly defining model classes for every piece of data. While using strongly-typed model classes is generally recommended for maintainability, type safety, and better IntelliSense, there are scenarios and methods for handling data without them.
Here are some approaches: Using [FromBody] JObject or dynamic.
You can use
JObject from the Newtonsoft.Json library (or JsonElement from System.Text.Json in .NET Core) or the dynamic keyword to handle incoming JSON data without a predefined class. This allows you to access properties dynamically, similar to how you might work with JavaScript objects. using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq; // For JObject
[HttpPost]
public IActionResult PostDynamicData([FromBody] JObject data)
{
string name = data["name"]?.ToString();
int age = data["age"]?.ToObject<int>() ?? 0;
// ... process data
return Ok($"Name: {name}, Age: {age}");
}
[HttpPost]
public IActionResult PostSingleValue([FromBody] int id)
{
// ... process id
return Ok($"Received ID: {id}");
}