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