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What is serialized and Deserialized data?
Serialization is a mechanism of converting the state of an object into a byte stream. Deserialization is the reverse process where the byte stream is used to recreate the actual Java object in memory. So, the object serialized on one platform can be deserialized on a different platform.
Can ScriptableObjects be serialized?
Data saved in script objects in the form of MonoBehaviour components and ScriptableObjects are saved and loaded using serialization. This happen at runtime when running your game, but also at many other points in time, as is detailed below.
What is the common usage of serialization?
A common use of serialization is to use it to send an object over the network or if the state of an object needs to be persisted to a flat file or a database. Deep cloning or copy can be achieved through serialization.
What is serialization and deserialization conceptually?
Serialization is the process of saving an object’s state to a sequence of bytes, which then can be stored on a file or sent over the network, and deserialization is the process of reconstructing an object from those bytes. Only subclasses of the Serializable interface can be serialized.
What is serialization in programming?
Serialization is a process where you convert an Instance of a Class (Object of a class) into a Byte Stream. This Byte Stream can then be stored as a file on the disk or can also be sent to another computer via the network. Serialization can also be used to save the sate of Object when the program shuts down or hibernates.
What is .net serialization?
What is .Net serialization. .Net Serialization (C#/VB.Net) Serialization can be defined as the process of converting the state of an object instance to a stream of data, so that it can be transported across the network or can be persisted in the storage location.