What is object cloning in Java?

What is object cloning in Java?

Object cloning in Java is the process of creating an exact copy of an object. It can be done using the Cloneable interface.

How do I implement cloning in my Java class?

To implement cloning, your class should implement the Cloneable interface and override the clone() method.

What are the differences between shallow and deep cloning?

Shallow cloning copies the object's fields, but if they are references, it copies the references. Deep cloning copies everything, including the objects referenced.

Can you show me an example of deep cloning?

Sure! Here's a simple example: You can use serialization to achieve deep cloning by writing the object to a byte stream and then reading it back.