16.9 - Customizing Serialization with Externalizable
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Practice Questions
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What interface do we implement for custom serialization in Java?
💡 Hint: It's related to object and byte stream conversion.
Name one method you must implement when using Externalizable.
💡 Hint: Think of writing objects to a stream.
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What is the main purpose of the Externalizable interface?
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in control it provides.
True or False: The Externalizable interface requires implementing only one method.
💡 Hint: Count the methods!
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Design a scenario where using Externalizable would yield significant performance benefits. Consider the object structure and data types involved.
💡 Hint: Think about which fields are necessary for transmission.
Implement an Externalizable interface in a class with fields of types List and Map. Discuss any challenges and considerations regarding serialization.
💡 Hint: How do these collections serialize? Are their contents also Externalizable?
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