Package DataHandling

Interface ISerializer<T>

Type Parameters:

T - The type of object to serialize and deserialize.

All Known Implementing Classes:

AppointmentSerializer, ContactInfoSerializer, DateSerializer, DoctorScheduleSerializer, DoctorScheduleSerializer.ScheduleSerializer, InventorySerializer, PatientSerializer, PrescriptionSerializer, ReplenishmentRequestSerializer, StaffSerializer, TimeSerializer, TimeSlotSerializer

public interface ISerializer<T>

This interface is responsible for serializing and deserializing objects to String.

Field Summary

Fields

Modifier and Type	Field	Description
static final String	SEPARATOR

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
T	deserialize(String data)	Deserializes the String to an object.
String	serialize(T object)	Serializes the object to a String.

Field Details

SEPARATOR

static final String SEPARATOR

See Also:

• Constant Field Values

Method Details

serialize

String serialize(T object)

Serializes the object to a String.

Parameters:

object - The object to serialize.

Returns:

The serialized object.

deserialize

T deserialize(String data)

Deserializes the String to an object.

Parameters:

data - The serialized object.

Returns:

The deserialized object.