Object Serialization Examples

The following examples demonstrate different aspects of and uses for Object Serialization:

• Using Serialization with Sockets
• Using Serialization with a Custom Data Format
• Using Serialization with SuperClasses:
  • Serialization with a NonSerializable Superclass
  • Externalization with an Externalizable Superclass
  • Externalization with a NonExternalizable Superclass
• Using Serialization with Evolution:
  • Serialization and Evolution
  • Externalization and Evolution
  • Serialization, Evolution, and the addition of a new SuperClass
  • Serialization, Evolution, and the Serializable Fields API
• Using Substitution by Serializable Class