16.3 - Object Serialization Example
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What is serialization in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to an object when it is saved to storage.
What interface must a class implement to be serializable?
💡 Hint: Remember it's a special marker interface!
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What method is used to serialize an object in Java?
💡 Hint: Remember the name of the method closely related to writing.
True or False: All fields in a Serializable class are serialized.
💡 Hint: Think about which fields might contain sensitive information.
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Create a Serializable class named 'Book' with attributes title, author, and price. Write a method to serialize an instance of this class to a file.
💡 Hint: Remember the steps of creating a serializable object!
Discuss potential issues that can arise when attempting to deserialize an object from an incompatible class version.
💡 Hint: Consider what versioning means in programming!
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