Newtonsoft.Json is a data processing utility for the .NET ecosystem designed to facilitate the transformation and exchange of information. It functions as a serialization library and object mapping framework, enabling the conversion of complex application objects into formatted JSON strings and the reconstruction of structured objects from raw JSON data.
The library distinguishes itself through a flexible architecture that supports both strongly-typed class mapping and a dynamic object model for schema-less data manipulation. It employs reflection-based metadata mapping to automate property assignment and provides a plugin architecture for custom converters, allowing developers to define specialized logic for non-standard data formats.
The framework handles complex data hierarchies through recursive tree traversal and supports streaming token-based parsing to process large data structures with reduced memory overhead. It also offers attribute-driven control, allowing for granular overrides of naming conventions and formatting rules during the serialization process.
