The process of reconstructing an object or data structure from its serialized form, reversing the serialization process.
The 'de-' prefix indicates reversal, combined with serialization. This complementary process emerged alongside serialization in the 1960s, as storing data required both breaking it down and building it back up.
It's like following IKEA instructions in reverse - taking those flat-packed parts and rebuilding your original furniture, except you're reconstructing your data objects from their stored or transmitted format back into working memory!
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