StackOverflowError when serializing an object in Java

Question

I am writing an application in Java using Swing. I am trying to implement functionality to save and load simulation states for at simulation i am running. The entire simulat

Answer 1

You should consider reimplementing the writeObject / readObject methods of your Simulation class in order to serialize only the relevant data (and not the entire contained object structure by default) or tagging transient your not to be serialized objects. You can also use the Externalizable interface if needed.

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