Namespace Azos.Serialization.Slim

Classes

PODSlimSerializer

Serializes CLR object graphs using PortableObjectDocument container and Slim binary serialization algorithm. This class is far less performant than SlimSerializer, however it serializes types using document model that allows to transform/change data during serialization/deserialization. This class is needed for upgrades, when object metadata may change but need to be read (maybe partially) back into the new type structure

SlimDeserializationCtorSkipAttribute

When set on a parameterless constructor, instructs the Slim serializer not to invoke the ctor() on deserialization

SlimDeserializationException

Base exception thrown by the Slim when deserializing objects

SlimException

Base exception thrown by the Slim serialization format

SlimInvalidTypeHandleException

Thrown by type registry when supplied type handle is invalid/not found

SlimSerializationException

Base exception thrown by the Slim when serializing objects

SlimSerializationProhibitedAttribute

When set fails an attempt to serialize the decorated type

SlimSerializationProhibitedException

Thrown when a type is decoreted with SlimSerializationProhibitedAttribute

SlimSerializer

Implements Slim serialization algorithm that relies on an injectable SlimFormat-derivative (through .ctor) paremeter. This class was designed for highly-efficient serialization of types without versioning. SlimSerializer supports a concept of "known types" that save space by not emitting their names into stream. Performance note: This serializer yields on average 1/4 serialization and 1/2 deserialization times while compared to BinaryFormatter. Serialization of Record-instances usually takes 1/6 of BinaryFormatter time. Format takes 1/10 space for records and 1/2 for general object graphs. Such performance is achieved because of dynamic compilation of type-specific serialization/deserialization methods. This type is thread-safe for serializations/deserializations when TypeMode is set to "PerCall"

TypeRegistry

Provides a registry of types, types that do not need to be described in a serialization stream