The AppConfiguration class provides an easy way to create class based, code-first configuration classes that let you store configuration values in a variety of configuration stores.

The AppConfiguration class provides:

• Class-first design for configuration management

• Create strongly typed configuration classes

• Simply create a class and add properties

• Automatic type conversion for configuration values

• Default values so you never have to worry about missing keys

• Automatic synching of class and configuration store

• Easily usable from any kind of .NET application or component

• Use in Web, desktop, service or console apps - works everywhere!

• Support for multiple configuration objects

• Multiple built in configuraton formats

  • Standard .NET .config files

• Custom Sections

• External Config Files

• AppSettings

  • Standalone XML files (XML Serialization)
  • Standalone JSON files (requires JSON.NET)
  • Sql Server Tables
  • Strings
  • Customizable with your own ConfigurationProviders

You can find more information on the operation ApplicationConfiguration class in the following topics:

• Basic Implemention of an AppConfiguration Subclass
• Creating an Application wide, static Configuration Instance
• Using Other Providers with AppConfiguration
• Configuration with IConfigurationProviders
• Storing Configuration Settings in .NET Configuration Files
• Encrypting Property Keys
• Storing Configuration Settings in a File, String or SQL Server
• Adding Complex Types in .config Files
• Keeping Properties from getting serialized