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Using a code example from the third party website, I've been testing an API endpoint call using RestClient. Mind you, this is their code example (much reduced):
string json = "[some JSON]";
request.AddJsonBody(json);
client.Execute(request)
This works fine in a WinForm and Console application, but I kept getting a "content formatting error" from their server when I tried the exact same code in my WCF Service Application running under IIS. According to their devs, the JSON was coming in as an escaped string. But as I said, this only happens when testing the same code in my WCF Service.
Ironically, the solution was to add an object, not a string, to AddJsonBody:
var config = new Config();
... do some setup stuff ...
request.AddJsonBody(config);
client.Execute(request);
Now that works great on WinForm, Console, and the WCF Service App.
So the question still remains, what is IIS/WCF doing, or is it RestClient, that is creating an escaped JSON string? Or is it some bug on the third-party's server when it receives the call from another "server"?
I have no idea, I'm not asking a programming question or looking for an answer, I just wanted to share this with you all so if you encounter something goofy like this in the future, this might help.
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And people wonder why I prefer to roll my own...
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PIEBALDconsult wrote: And people wonder why I prefer to roll my own...
Amen to that!
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Did you try restarting your PC before attempting anything else?
Shameel,
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Shameel wrote: Did you try restarting your PC before attempting anything else?
You should work for tech support! 
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And reformat your C Drive, too!
#SupportHeForShe
Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson
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I seem to remember running into a similar issue but it was a long time ago.
IIRC (and I may well not), the problem was that WCF was auto-serialising behind the scenes so I was serialising as per normal, then it re-serialised my already serialised string, causing a whole load of extra escapes.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain
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can u not debug or dump a trace.log?
Caveat Emptor.
"Progress doesn't come from early risers – progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things." Lazarus Long
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did you try upgrading your VS icon?
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I'm super friendly with 25 letters of the alphabet - I just don't know why...
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Could it B that you don't C that it's a L of A nice letter?
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
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"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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You should like aleph the letters.
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Poor little Johnny is bursting for the loo and asks his teacher if he can be excused from class:
"Miss! Miss! I really need the bathroom!"
"Oh come on Johnny, it's only a few minutes until the bell goes, surely you can wait."
"But I'm bursting, Miss! I really, really have to go!"
"Very well, I'll let you go providing you can recite the alphabet to me."
"Okay. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z"
"That's close, Johnny, but not quite right. There was a letter missing. Where's your "P?""
"It's running down my left leg thanks to you and your constant bloody delays!"
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain
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"Can I have a P, please Bob?"
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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no wonder you are having problems with CAD, you're missing a whole dimension.
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OIC, U81
Technician
1. A person that fixes stuff you can't.
2. One who does precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge.
JaxCoder.com
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Though not in need of a job change, I just sent some feelers in the online world. One Recruiter contacted me about an opportunity which was good but said It involves some coding demonstration , which was fine with me. So he wanted to know what I need to do a coding so he can arrange it in his office. I mentioned that would prefer Keyboard (English and not German), mouse and big monitor along with internet connection.
He asked the purpose of Internet, and said need to Google the syntax or whatever. He replied saying googling for syntax or any reference is not acceptable for Engineer/Developers. Also Mentioned that the Company wont accept it as a legit test.
I directly approach the company after figuring out and I got the coding package with requirements and instructions. Interesting part is that I am allowed to do from home and use any resources like books, internet, opensource code etc. Only thing they had mentioned is that If I am using Code/Module from external source , I should cite its source.
The footer in the instruction has this quote 
"The standard library saves programmers from having to reinvent the wheel" - Bjarne Stroustrup
cheers,
Super
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Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
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You know what?
I simply can't remember the exact syntax for a CROSS APPLY query. It's been a good few months since I used one but that's no excuse.
I am, quite simply, a complete failure as a software developer and I need a new career rapidly, one that doesn't require any talent, knowledge or ability.
Would any of you guys like to sign up to my soon-to-be-founded IT recruitment agency?
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain
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PeejayAdams wrote: Would any of you guys like to sign up to my soon-to-be-founded IT recruitment agency?
I am Ready. Please ask your recruiter to send me an email
cheers,
Super
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Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
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PeejayAdams wrote: need a new career rapidly, one that doesn't require any talent, knowledge or ability
Management? Sounds like a great deal! Sign me up.
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Become a recruiter, all you need to do is read the microsoft announcements (just the headings) and then you have your short listing criteria. (Note: even if it's pre-release announcements)
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When I was looking for a job and if recruiter started talking to me about programming, I will hang up the phone. They read a script and if your response is not in accordance, you are wrong. This is idiotic. Also, why would I go to recruiter's office for a job else where?
Due to experiences like these, I only apply directly on company website or through their own LinkedIn page. While it does mean I need to register in million places, but it save me the hassle of replying to "What is polymorphism" type question to someone who only knows it from the definition given to him by his boss who in turn took it out of wikipedia.
I am so happy I am not in that boat anymore and probably wont be for long.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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I still remember ages ago that I had to explain them that my expertise was "Visual C++: and just because "Visual Basic" has the term "visual" please don't assume it fits me and send me invitations and start changing their search phrase.
cheers,
Super
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True story:
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Q. So do you have experience with programming languages like .Net framework 3.5 and C-hash.net?
Me: What? [hangs up]
.2 (HR of a company; not recruiter)
Q. So you are making X. But maximum we can offer is y (where Y was X/2). Would you be still interested? And you will also need to relocate to this city.
Me: No. [Hangs up]
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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