Serialization in .Net

Serialization is the process of converting an object into a form that can be easily and readily transported. It is also called as deflating or marshaling. For more details about serialization, please read the following link. 

We know that after creation of object, it reside in memory as long as program run.CLR takes care of every propose and dispose of object in memory. The content of object is stored in memory temporarily. But if we would need object’s content for future use then how we will do?In this case, serialization works to fulfill our purpose.

 Basic of Serialization

 There are three types of serialization in .Net Framework

1.XML Serialization or Custom Serialization or Shallow Serialization.

2. Soap Serialization.

3. Binary Serialization.

 Soap and Binary are also called as deep serialization.