Serialization and Deserialization are fundamental concepts in Java programming that deal with the transformation of complex objects into a format suitable for storage or transmission. Serialization and Deserialization plays a crucial role in persisting object state, enabling data interchange between different systems, and providing the implementation of various advanced features in Java application.
Serialization
Serialization is the process of converting a Java Object into a byte stream, which can be saved to a file, transmitted over a network, or stored in a database. The byte stream contains the object’s data along with information about its class and internal structure.
By serializing the objects we can achieve the following-
- Persistance
- Data Exchange
- Caching
Deserialization(Reconstructing object)
Deserialization is the opposite procedure of Serialization. It is the process of recreating objects from their serialized byte stream it consists of reading the byte stream, understanding the class structure, and constructing the object with the saved data. This process is essential for retrieving persisted data or receiving objects over a network.
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