Reflection Based Serialization
Reflection based serialization is a programming technique that uses runtime reflection to automatically convert objects into a serialized format (e.g., JSON, XML, binary) and vice versa, without requiring explicit mapping code. It dynamically inspects an object's structure, such as fields, properties, and types, to generate or parse the serialized data. This approach is commonly used in frameworks and libraries to simplify data persistence, network communication, and configuration handling.
Developers should use reflection based serialization when building applications that need flexible and rapid serialization of complex object graphs, such as in web APIs, microservices, or data storage systems, as it reduces boilerplate code and adapts to schema changes. It is particularly useful in dynamic or polyglot environments where object structures may evolve frequently, but it may incur performance overhead compared to compile-time alternatives, so it's best suited for scenarios where development speed and maintainability are prioritized over maximum throughput.