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The transient keyword in Java is used in serialization to indicate that a field should not be serialized (saved) when an object is converted to a byte stream.

• Serialization: The process of converting an object to a byte stream for storage or transmission.
• Transient Fields: Excluded from serialization, often for sensitive data (e.g., passwords) or temporary values.
• Use Case: Used with Serializable classes to control what data is persisted.