20.5 - The Keyword transient
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What keyword do you use in Java to prevent serialization of a field?
💡 Hint: Think about security in Java.
What happens to transient fields during deserialization?
💡 Hint: Defaults can be zero, false, or null.
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What does the transient keyword do in Java serialization?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you want to protect sensitive data.
When a transient field is deserialized, what value is it initialized to?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what default values are for various data types.
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You are creating an application for user registration. Define a User class using the transient keyword appropriately while ensuring password security.
💡 Hint: Think about what information should remain private.
Discuss the possible consequences of not declaring sensitive fields as transient when serializing objects.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of data privacy.
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