string serialize(mixed $data, string $format, array $context = array())

Serializes data in the appropriate format.

Parameters

mixed	$data	Any data
string	$format	Format name
array	$context	Options normalizers/encoders have access to

Return Value

string

object deserialize(mixed $data, string $type, string $format, array $context = array())

Deserializes data into the given type.

Parameters

mixed	$data
string	$type
string	$format
array	$context

Return Value

object