f8-tools-binaryserializer-workflow

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name: f8-tools-binaryserializer-workflow
description: Use when working with BinarySerializer tools — binary serialization and deserialization utilities in F8Framework.
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# BinarySerializer Tools Workflow



## Use this skill when

- The task involves binary serialization/deserialization of data.
- The user needs to save/load binary data formats efficiently.

## Path resolution

1. Source: Assets/F8Framework/Runtime/Utility/BinarySerializer.cs (~3KB)
2. Extended: Assets/F8Framework/Runtime/Utility/BinarySerializer/

## Sources of truth

- Source files: Assets/F8Framework/Runtime/Utility/BinarySerializer.cs and BinarySerializer/

## Key capabilities

- Serialize C# objects to binary byte arrays
- Deserialize binary data back to C# objects
- High-performance binary format for config data
- Used by ExcelTool for binary config cache

## Workflow

1. Use `BinarySerializer` class for serialization operations.
2. `Serialize(object)` → `byte[]`
3. `Deserialize<T>(byte[])` → T
4. Primarily used internally by ExcelTool binary export.

## Output checklist

- Serialization format selected (binary vs JSON).
- Serializable types validated.
- Binary data file path configured.