Serialization
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Serialization is the process of turning structured data into a single stream of information, usually for data storage or transmission purposes.
Examples:
- JSON converts JavaScript objects to and from strings for transmission between a web browser and web server.
- The PHP global session array is converted to a single string for long term storage on disk, or elsewhere, such as a database, with custom code.
Deserialization is the reverse of serialization, converting a single stream back into structured data.
