20.2 - Java Serialization API
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Serializable interface?
💡 Hint: Consider what classes need to do to be serialized.
What happens to transient fields during serialization?
💡 Hint: Think about what transient means.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Serializable interface do?
💡 Hint: Think about what is needed to serialize an object.
True or False: A transient field will be serialized.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'transient' means in this context.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a class with multiple properties, ensuring some are sensitive (like passwords). Implement serialization and show how to manage transient fields.
💡 Hint: Remember that the password should remain private throughout the process.
Write an explanation on how a change in class structure affects serialization and how to handle versioning.
💡 Hint: Reference real-world scenarios to illustrate changes in data models.
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