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Java Java Data Structures - Retired Organizing Data Serialization

Posted by Admire Dhodho
Admire Dhodho
5,411 Points

Why do we serialize our methods when what we will do is to deserialize them later?

why can't we just create them when we need them

Admire Dhodho
Admire Dhodho
5,411 Points

i meant objects

1 Answer

Craig Dennis
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Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

Because when we create objects they only live in memory. When the program ends, they go away. Serialization is one way to bring them back in a new running programming.

Make sense?

Admire Dhodho
Admire Dhodho
5,411 Points

ok got it so when we create them they go in volatile memory serialisation is more like permanent storage