Python # 0003 # What is Pickling and Unpickling , Also Serialization and Deserialization?

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Pickling is the process of converting a Python object into a byte stream that can be stored in a file or transferred over a network. This is useful when you need to store or transmit data that cannot be easily represented as text, such as complex data structures, objects, or binary data.

Serialization is the process of converting an object into a format that can be stored or transmitted over a network. This can include converting an object to a byte stream, a JSON or XML string, or other formats that can be easily transmitted or stored.

So,

In Python, pickling is a specific form of serialization that is used to convert a Python object into a binary format that can be easily stored or transmitted.

Serialization is a more general term that refers to the process of converting an object into a format that can be easily transmitted or stored, which can include formats such as JSON or XML in addition to pickle.