serialization
Encode state so it can cross a storage or process boundary.
Use this when A draft must survive a restart or data must reach another process.
without the term
“I want the user's draft to still be there after they close and reopen the app. Can you save it somewhere and load it back exactly the same, including dates and the nested stuff?”
with the term · How do you ask a model for serialization?
Serialize this draft with an explicit data schema. Test that saving and loading in a fresh instance restores the same content.
What is serialization?
Serialization converts values into an agreed format; deserialization reconstructs them. The format determines which values are supported.
Why does serialization matter when vibe coding?
Saving an entire runtime object can include unsupported values or private fields.
How do you do serialization?
Choose the fields and encoding deliberately. Check a round trip in a fresh instance.
What goes wrong with serialization?
A file is written successfully but cannot reconstruct the original state.