custom-type-handlers

To serialize complex data types in Eclipse Store, implement custom binary handlers by subclassing CustomBinaryHandler. You define specific BinaryField members, override create and initializeState methods, and register the custom handlers during storage setup to manage binary representation.

You need a custom handler when serializing classes with native system resources, optimizing performance through precise binary layouts, or meeting legacy data format requirements that Eclipse Store cannot handle by default.

Implement a custom binary layout by subclassing CustomBinaryHandler and declaring necessary BinaryField instances. This approach allows you to define exact binary representations for performance tuning or to ensure compatibility with legacy formats.

Yes, you can handle native system resources by writing a custom handler. This handler manages the binary representation of classes with native dependencies, ensuring correct loading and preventing serialization errors during storage setup.

To register custom handlers, first subclass CustomBinaryHandler and declare your BinaryField instances. Then override the create and initializeState methods, and finally register the handler before initializing your Eclipse Store storage setup.

Eclipse Store cannot serialize third-party classes by default because it lacks specific serialization logic for unknown types. You must write a custom binary handler to define the precise binary layout and manage their state initialization.