Convert IList to array in C#

Question

I want to convert IList to array: Please see my code:

IList list = new ArrayList();
list.Add(1);
Array array = new Array[list.Count];
list.CopyTo(array, 0);
         


        

Answer 1

I'm surprised that

 Array array = new Array[list.Count];

even compiles but it does not do what you want it to. Use

 object[] array = new object[list.Count];

And, standard remark: if you can use C#3 or later, avoid ArrayList as much as possible. You'll probably be happier with a List