How can I parse JSON with C#?

I have the following code:

var user = (Dictionary<string, object>)serializer.DeserializeObject(responsecontent);

The input in responsecontent is JSON, but it is not properly parsed into an object. How should I properly deserialize it?

As was answered here – Deserialize JSON into C# dynamic object?

It’s pretty simple using Json.NET:

dynamic stuff = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject("{ 'Name': 'Jon Smith', 'Address': { 'City': 'New York', 'State': 'NY' }, 'Age': 42 }");

string name = stuff.Name;
string address = stuff.Address.City;

Or using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq :

dynamic stuff = JObject.Parse("{ 'Name': 'Jon Smith', 'Address': { 'City': 'New York', 'State': 'NY' }, 'Age': 42 }");

string name = stuff.Name;
string address = stuff.Address.City;