What is the purpose of the `transient` keyword in Java serialization?

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What is the purpose of the `transient` keyword in Java serialization?

Key points

  • `transient` keyword excludes a field from serialization
  • Excluded fields are not saved or loaded during serialization/deserialization
  • Helps in scenarios where certain fields should not be persisted

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