The plain-English version
Converting application values into an agreed representation for storage or transmission.
Why it matters
Both ends need a compatible format, schema, encoding, and version strategy.
Let’s make it click
A client sends a JSON object containing a message type, version, and payload.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
Successful decoding does not make received values trusted; validate sizes, allowed fields, and authorization before using them.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Serialization establishes representation, not trust, permission, or application validity.