Serialization

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɹiəˈɫɪzˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Serialization (noun)

  1. The process of changing data into a format that can be saved or sent, then changed back later.
  2. The act of converting an object’s state into a storable form so it can be recreated later.
  3. The publication of a work in separate parts over time, so readers follow it episode by episode.

Examples

  • Serialization converts data to bytes for storage.
  • The system uses serialization to send data to bytes.