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serialization

serialization

1 6.0
Turning data into a form a computer can save or send
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : serialización
  • A class should maintain its state even in case of serialization/de-serialization.

Yes, we are aware of the serialization process for Apple main boards.

Examples

  • In January 2009, Brazil passed a law mandating that drug manufacturers and distributors act on specific serialization and track-and-trace requirements, with a compliance deadline of January 2012.

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  • Since a serialization action costs approximately 12 clock cycles in the G5 processor, it must be avoided if possible.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Yes, we are aware of the serialization process for Apple main boards.

  • Thanks for pointing out the serialization issue.

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  • However, this serialization is now a rare occurrence and does not affect performance.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In the processor, serialization is defined as discarding partially executed instructions that have not yet completed and any instructions that may have been prefetched.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Django did, however, add serialization of objects to XML or JSON, a feature which definitely makes doing AJAX-style.

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  • "KijiSchema gives developers the ability to easily store both structured and unstructured data within HBase using Avro serialization.

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  • The process of serialization is essential in software development, enabling objects to be converted into a format that can be easily stored or transmitted.

  • When sending data over the internet, serialization transforms complex data structures into a format that can be reconstructed on the other end.

Synonyms

encoding
vsserialization
  • Specialized
12 4.7

A way of changing information into a code for storing, sending, or keeping it secret

aims to produce a storable and restorable representation rather than secrecy
data formatting
vsserialization
  • Specialized
3.4

Organizing information into a set layout so a computer can read and store it

focuses on making data restorable as objects for later use

Surface Forms

serialization singular
serialisation singular

Morphology

serialization = serialize (semi-transparent) = serial + ize + ation

Morphologically regular (-ation nominalization of 'serialize'), but the computing sense is domain-specific and may not be predictable to non-technical learners.

Etymology

The word serialization comes from the root serial, from series, meaning 'one after another'. In computing, serialization is the way of turning data or an object into a single ordered form you can send or store so it can be rebuilt later.