How do you test code that uses serialVersionUID?

Testing code that utilizes serialVersionUID involves ensuring that the Serializable classes maintain compatibility over different versions.

Here's how to create a simple test scenario:


class User implements Serializable {
    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;
    
    private String name;
    
    public User(String name) {
        this.name = name;
    }

    public String getName() {
        return name;
    }
}

// Test Code
public class UserTest {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        User user1 = new User("Alice");
        // Serialize and Deserialize user1 here, and check if data is maintained properly.
    }
}
    

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