Can you explain what is meant by the process of transforming data into a serializable format?

Data transformation into a sequential format is the process of serialization, where complex data structures (such as objects, lists, dictionaries) are converted into a linear format suitable for storage or transmission (e.g., JSON, XML, binary stream). This allows data to be transmitted over a network, stored in files, or used in inter-process communication. During the reverse process (deserialization), the data is restored to its original structure.