about attribute... (trying to implement a "DataContractSerializer" functionality)

[jdrewsen]

Den 12-06-2011 15:43, Lloyd Dupont skrev:
>  From the book I was under the impression that there could be user
> defined attribute.
> I wonder if this has been implemented?
>
> My problem: I try to implement a simplistic "DataContractSerializer" (as in
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/SYSTEM.RUNTIME.SERIALIZATION.DATACONTRACTSERIALIZER(v=vs.100,d=lightweight).aspx
>
> )
> Which, basically, use reflection / introspection to save on a permanent
> format whatever properties / fields has been marked as being important.
> I.e. attribute driven serialization if I might say...
>
> Is there such a thing?
> Any tip on how to go on implementing something.. similar?

User defined attributes are currently not supported and I do not think 
there is any sign that they will appear in D any time soon.

/Jonas