calling or handling data without c# model

 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}");

    }