16.1 - What is Serialization?
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What is the purpose of serialization in Java?
💡 Hint: Think of how we save data.
What interface must a class implement to be serialized?
💡 Hint: It's a marker interface.
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What is serialization used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we save objects.
True or False: Deserialization is the process of converting a byte stream back into an object.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the last part of our discussion.
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Design a Java class that represents a product, implement serialization, and write a method to demonstrate the saving and reading of the object.
💡 Hint: Think about how to handle both serialization and deserialization.
Analyze a scenario where a change in a class structure would lead to an InvalidClassException during deserialization. Suggest a resolution strategy.
💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if the class definition changes after serialization.
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