Serialization in Computer Science

Serialization in computer science is the process of converting complex data structures, like objects in programming, into a format that can be easily saved to a file or transmitted over a network. This transformation makes it possible to store the data for later use or to send it to another system. Once received or accessed, the serialized data can be reconstructed back into its original format, a process known as deserialization. Essentially, serialization transforms data into a stream of bytes, allowing for efficient storage and communication between different parts of a computer system or different systems altogether.