.NET @NOON: If a property is absent, should we treat it as null?

Have you ever wondered what to do when a property is missing from a serialized object? Should we treat it as `null`, or is there a better way to approach it? In this talk, I’ll guide you through the nuances of object serialization and how the presence or absence of a property can impact the way your application behaves. Together, we’ll explore scenarios where these choices matter and discuss practical strategies to make your code cleaner and more reliable. Whether you're working on enterprise systems or personal projects, this topic is something every developer encounters—so let’s figure it out!