How to serialize static data members of a Java class?

Question

When we serialize objects, static members are not serialized, but if we need to do so, is there any way out?

Answer 1

To have compact implementation, implement readObject & writeObject in your class call defaultReadObject & defaultWriteObject methods within those methods which handles normal serialization and then proceed with serializing & de-serializing whatever additional fields you need.

Regards, GK