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Serialization Proxy Pattern

The Serialization Proxy Pattern is a way to safely save and restore complex objects' state. Instead of serializing the object directly, which might expose sensitive data or lead to errors, a simple, dedicated surrogate object (proxy) is created to represent its essential information. When saving, this proxy is serialized instead of the original. During restoration, the proxy reconstructs the original object. This approach ensures better control over the serialization process, enhances security, and maintains data integrity by separating the object's internal complexity from its saved form.