Method and system for the transfer of objects in a distributed system with the use of serializing kon texts

摘要

A system consistent with the present invention reduces the number of redundant class descriptors that are sent during remote method calls by using serialization contexts. 'Serialization contexts' are dictionary objects that map a class descriptor to a corresponding integer handle. When possible, the integer handle, rather than the full class descriptor, is passed, saving processing time in RMI calls.