Deserialization - CI/CD Glossary Definition
Deserialization is the reverse of serialization: turning received bytes (a JSON string, a protobuf message) back into in-memory objects the program can use.
Why it matters
Unsafe deserialization of untrusted input is a known security risk, so CI security scans flag it. Deserialization errors in tests usually mean a schema drift between producer and consumer.
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