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serialization's writeObject() vs Externalization writeExternal()

 
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what is the difference if we implement Serializable and provide writeObject() which does not have a call to writeDefaultObject()
writeObject() has only customized logic, no call to default serialization.

How is this different from implementing Externalizable?
 
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Serializable is not on the exam any more...
 
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Serialization is no more in the scjp6 exam syllabus?? sure about it...
 
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