What is the difference between serialization and deserialization?

What is the difference between serialization and deserialization?

Serialization is the process of converting an object into a format that can be easily stored or transmitted. Deserialization is the reverse process, where the stored data is converted back into an object.

Can you give me an example of serialization?

Sure! For instance, when you save an object to a file in JSON format, that's serialization. The object is transformed into a string representation.

And how does deserialization work?

Deserialization takes that JSON string and converts it back into an object in memory, allowing you to use it in your program.

What are some common use cases for these processes?

Common use cases include saving user sessions, data exchange between services, and storing configuration settings.