How do I... Serialize a hash table in C# when the application requires it?

The .NET Framework is unable to serialize any object that implements the IDictionary interface. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, hash tables. At some point in your application development career, you will be called upon to serialize hash tables. Zach Smith shows you his preferred method for converting a standard hash table so that it can be serialized.

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