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DeserializeXML

Last update:
May 18, 2026

Description

Deserializes a string in XML format to a ColdFusion object.

Returns

Object

Function syntax

deserializeXML(string, [useCustomSerializer] )

History

ColdFusion (2018 release): Introduced named parameters.
ColdFusion 11: Added this function.

Parameters

Parameter
Description
string
Required. A string that needs to be deserialized.
useCustomSerializerBoolean. Whether to use the custom serializer or not. The default value is true. The custom serializer will be always used for XML deserialization. If false, the XML/JSON deserialization will be done using the default ColdFusion behavior. If any other type is passed with useCustomSerializer as false, then TypeNotSupportedException will be thrown.
For more information see REST Enhancements in ColdFusion 11.

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