Question

I have my class with a data member Datetime StartDate.

This value is filled by the database and can be empty. In this case, I do this command :

StartDate = new DateTime ()

Besides, this property is sent by a WCF service. But, when the StartDate is empty (so equal to 01/01/0001) my client loose the connection with the service.

Should I use another type for WCF (datetimeoffset) ? Or how can I use the datetime ?

Thanks !

Answer 1

Consider using a nullable DateTime in your contract:

[DataMember]
public Nullable<DateTime> StartDate {get;set;}

or

[DataMember]
public DateTime? StartDate {get;set;}