Practice Java Serialization Api (20.2) - Serialization and Deserialization

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of the Serializable interface?
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Consider what classes need to do to be serialized.
Question 2.
What happens to transient fields during serialization?
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Think about what transient means.
3Question 3.
What does the Serializable interface do?
- Marks a class for serialization
- Defines serialization methods
- Handles deserialization
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Think about what is needed to serialize an object.
4Question 4.
True or False: A transient field will be serialized.
- True
- False
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Consider what 'transient' means in this context.
Question 5.
Design a class with multiple properties, ensuring some are sensitive (like passwords). Implement serialization and show how to manage transient fields.
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Remember that the password should remain private throughout the process.
Question 6.
Write an explanation on how a change in class structure affects serialization and how to handle versioning.
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Reference real-world scenarios to illustrate changes in data models.

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