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| title: Serialize with the IDataSerializable Interface | |
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| The .NET `IDataSerializable` interface provides fast and compact data serialization. | |
| - **[Generic and Custom Serializable Types](serializable-types.html)** | |
| All built-in generics are automatically registered at initialization. You have a couple of options for complex key types. | |
| - **[How Serialization Works with IDataSerializable](how-igfserializable-works.html)** | |
| When your application puts an object into the cache for distribution, <%=vars.product_name%> serializes the data by taking these steps. | |
| - **[Implement the IDataSerializable Interface](implementing-igfserializable.html)** | |
| To store your own data types in the cache, you implement the <%=vars.product_name%> `IDataSerializable` interface. | |
| - **[Register the Type](registering-the-type.html)** | |
| To use the `BankAccount` type, you must register it with the type system. Then, when an incoming stream contains a `BankAccount`, it can be manufactured from the associated `TypeFactoryMethod.` | |