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Types of serialization in .NET View(s): 10646 What is serialization and How many types of serialization are there in .NET Answer 1) Serialization: Serialization is a process of converting an object into a stream of data so that it can be is easily transmittable over the network or can be continued in a persistent storage location.  This storage location can be a physical file, database or ASP.NET Cache. Serialization is the technology that enables an object to be converted into a linear stream of data that can be easily passed across process boundaries and machines.  This stream of data needs to be in a format that can be understood by both ends of a communication channel so that the object can be serialized and reconstructed easily. Serialization can be of the following types: Binary Serialization SOAP Serialization XML Serialization Custom Serialization For more information read article Serialization and Types of Serialization in .Net Answered by rajeeva.nagarakanti   Asked in:  CII   Expertise Level:  Experienced   Last updated on Monday, 02 July 2012 4/5 stars (4 vote(s))