16.7 - Versioning with serialVersionUID
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What does serialVersionUID do?
💡 Hint: Think about how versioning works in software.
What exception is thrown for version incompatibility?
💡 Hint: It relates to class definition mismatches.
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What is the purpose of serialVersionUID?
💡 Hint: It's about compatibility!
True or False: If you modify a Serializable class, you must always change the serialVersionUID.
💡 Hint: Think about what changes affect serialization.
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Write a Serializable class that has a field and demonstrate how to define a serialVersionUID. Modify the field later and show how the class definition will lead to serialization problems if not updated.
💡 Hint: Focus on how class changes affect serialization unless UID is managed.
Discuss the implications of not defining serialVersionUID in a given project that involves multiple developers.
💡 Hint: Think about team dynamics and version control in software development.
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