Practice Keyword Transient (16.5) - Serialization and Deserialization

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Question 1.
What does the transient keyword do in Java?
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Think about data security.
Question 2.
Can you serialize static fields in a class?
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Consider the difference between instance and class variables.
3Question 3.
What happens to transient fields during serialization?
- They are serialized
- They are ignored
- They cause an error
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Think about their purpose.
4Question 4.
True or False: Static fields are serialized in Java.
- True
- False
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Remember the distinction between instance and class variables.
Question 5.
Design a Java class that manages user credentials with proper serialization, indicating which fields would be marked as transient.
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Think about which fields hold sensitive information.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of failing to use transient for sensitive information in a serialized object. What risks does this pose?
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Consider any recent data breaches involving unsecured sensitive data.

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