Serialization in Java

Overview

Serialization is the process of converting an object into a byte stream. This byte stream can be saved as a file (.ser) or sent over a network. The file is platform independent. 

Deserialization is the process of converting byte stream back into an object.  

Do's and Dont's

• If you don't want to serialize a property or method then you should declare it as transient or static.
• If have Serialized a parent class then you don't have Serialize a child class. It's vice-versa is not true.
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Reference

1. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/serialization-in-java/