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      #ifndef SERIALIZABLE_HPP
    
      #define SERIALIZABLE_HPP
    
      #ifdef BUILD_UT
    
      #include <iostream>
    
      #endif
    
      #include <Fw/FPrimeBasicTypes.hpp>
    
      #include "Fw/Deprecate.hpp"
    
      namespace Fw {
    
      class StringBase;  //!< forward declaration for string
    
      typedef enum {
    
          FW_SERIALIZE_OK,                  //!< Serialization/Deserialization operation was successful
    
          FW_SERIALIZE_FORMAT_ERROR,        //!< Data was the wrong format (e.g. wrong packet type)
    
          FW_SERIALIZE_NO_ROOM_LEFT,        //!< No room left in the buffer to serialize data
    
          FW_DESERIALIZE_BUFFER_EMPTY,      //!< Deserialization buffer was empty when trying to read more data
    
          FW_DESERIALIZE_FORMAT_ERROR,      //!< Deserialization data had incorrect values (unexpected data types)
    
          FW_DESERIALIZE_SIZE_MISMATCH,     //!< Data was left in the buffer, but not enough to deserialize
    
          FW_DESERIALIZE_TYPE_MISMATCH,     //!< Deserialized type ID didn't match
    
          FW_DESERIALIZE_IMMUTABLE,         //!< Attempted to deserialize into an immutable buffer
    
          FW_DESERIALIZE_INVALID_DATA,      //!< Data failed validation
    
          FW_SERIALIZE_DISCARDED_EXISTING,  //!< Serialization succeeded, but deleted old data
    
      } SerializeStatus;
    
      class SerialBufferBase;  //!< forward declaration
    
      class LinearBufferBase;  //!< forward declaration
    
      struct Serialization {
    
          enum t {
    
              INCLUDE_LENGTH,  //!< Include length as first token in serialization
    
              OMIT_LENGTH      //!< Omit length from serialization
    
          };
    
      };
    
      enum class Endianness {
    
          BIG,    //!< Big endian serialization
    
          LITTLE  //!< Little endian serialization
    
      };
    
      class Serializable {
    
        public:
    
          // Size type for backwards compatibility
    
          using SizeType = FwSizeType;
    
        public:
    
          //! \brief Serialize the contents of this object to a buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes the object's data into the provided buffer.
    
          //! The serialization process converts the object's data into a format
    
          //! that can be stored or transmitted, and then writes it to the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffer Reference to the SerialBufferBase where data will be serialized
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeTo(SerialBufferBase& buffer, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) const = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize the contents of this object from a buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads serialized data from the provided buffer and
    
          //! reconstructs the object's data from it. The buffer should contain
    
          //! data in the format produced by serializeTo().
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffer Reference to the SerialBufferBase from which data will be deserialized
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeFrom(SerialBufferBase& buffer, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          // ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    
          // Legacy methods for backward compatibility
    
          // ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(SerialBufferBase& buffer) const,
    
                     "Use serializeTo(SerialBufferBase& buffer) instead") {
    
              return this->serializeTo(buffer);
    
          }
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(SerialBufferBase& buffer),
    
                     "Use deserializeFrom(SerialBufferBase& buffer) instead") {
    
              return this->deserializeFrom(buffer);
    
          }
    
      #if FW_SERIALIZABLE_TO_STRING || FW_ENABLE_TEXT_LOGGING || BUILD_UT
    
          //! \brief Generate a human-readable string representation of this object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method converts the object's data into a textual representation
    
          //! that can be used for logging, debugging, or display purposes. The
    
          //! exact format of the string may vary depending on the implementation
    
          //! of the derived class.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param text Reference to a StringBase object where the text representation will be stored
    
          virtual void toString(StringBase& text) const;
    
      #endif
    
      #ifdef BUILD_UT
    
          friend std::ostream& operator<<(std::ostream& os, const Serializable& val);
    
      #endif
    
        protected:
    
          //! \brief Default constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Initializes a Serializable object with default values.
    
          Serializable();
    
          //! \brief Virtual destructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Ensures proper cleanup of derived classes.
    
          virtual ~Serializable();
    
      };
    
      class SerialBufferBase {
    
        public:
    
          //! \brief Virtual destructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Ensures proper cleanup of derived classes.
    
          virtual ~SerialBufferBase();
    
          // Serialization for built-in types
    
          //! \brief Serialize an 8-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 8-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! NOTE: The 'mode' argument here for endianness has no effect as there is no
    
          //! concept of endianness for a U8. It has been left in for compatibility.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 8-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U8 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize an 8-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 8-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! NOTE: The 'mode' argument here for endianness has no effect as there is no
    
          //! concept of endianness for an I8. It has been left in for compatibility.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 8-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I8 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #if FW_HAS_16_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 16-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 16-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 16-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U16 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 16-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 16-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 16-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I16 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_32_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 32-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 32-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 32-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U32 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 32-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 32-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 32-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I32 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_64_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 64-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 64-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 64-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U64 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 64-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 64-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 64-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I64 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #endif
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 32-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 32-bit floating point value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 32-bit floating point value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(F32 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 64-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 64-bit floating point value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 64-bit floating point value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(F64 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a boolean value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single boolean value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The boolean value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(bool val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a pointer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a pointer value into the buffer. Note that only
    
          //! the pointer value itself is serialized, not the contents it points to.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The pointer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const void* val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a data buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a buffer of bytes into the serialization buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer containing data to serialize
    
          //! \param length Number of bytes to serialize from the buffer
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const U8* buff,
    
                                                FwSizeType length,
    
                                                Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a byte buffer with optional length prefix
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a buffer of bytes into the serialization buffer.
    
          //! If lengthMode is set to INCLUDE_LENGTH, the length is included as the first token.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer containing data to serialize
    
          //! \param length Number of bytes to serialize from the buffer
    
          //! \param lengthMode Specifies whether to include length in serialization (INCLUDE_LENGTH or OMIT_LENGTH)
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const U8* buff,
    
                                                FwSizeType length,
    
                                                Serialization::t lengthMode,
    
                                                Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize another LinearBufferBase object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes the contents of another LinearBufferBase object
    
          //! into this buffer. The endianness of the serialization can be controlled
    
          //! via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the LinearBufferBase object to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const LinearBufferBase& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a Serializable object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes an object derived from the Serializable base class
    
          //! into this buffer. The endianness of the serialization can be controlled
    
          //! via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the Serializable object to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const Serializable& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a size value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a size value (typically used for buffer sizes)
    
          //! into this buffer. The endianness of the serialization can be controlled
    
          //! via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param size The size value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeSize(const FwSizeType size, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          // Deserialization for built-in types
    
          //! \brief Deserialize an 8-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads an 8-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 8-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U8& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize an 8-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads an 8-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 8-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I8& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #if FW_HAS_16_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 16-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 16-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 16-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U16& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 16-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 16-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 16-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I16& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_32_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 32-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 32-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 32-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U32& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 32-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 32-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 32-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I32& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_64_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 64-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 64-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 64-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U64& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 64-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 64-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 64-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I64& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
      #endif
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 32-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 32-bit floating point value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 32-bit floating point value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(F32& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 64-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 64-bit floating point value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 64-bit floating point value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(F64& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a boolean value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a boolean value from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized boolean value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(bool& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a pointer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a pointer value from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores it in the provided reference. Note that only the pointer
    
          //! value itself is deserialized, not the contents it points to. The
    
          //! endianness of the deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized pointer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(void*& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a data buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a buffer of bytes from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores them in the provided buffer. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer where deserialized data will be stored
    
          //! \param length Reference to store the actual number of bytes deserialized
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length, Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a byte buffer with optional length prefix
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a buffer of bytes from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores them in the provided buffer. If lengthMode indicates that
    
          //! a length prefix was included, it will be read from the buffer first.
    
          //! The endianness of the deserialization can be controlled via the
    
          //! endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer where deserialized data will be stored
    
          //! \param length Reference to store the actual number of bytes deserialized
    
          //! \param lengthMode Specifies whether length was included in serialization (INCLUDE_LENGTH or OMIT_LENGTH)
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U8* buff,
    
                                                FwSizeType& length,
    
                                                Serialization::t lengthMode,
    
                                                Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a Serializable object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads data from the deserialization buffer and reconstructs
    
          //! a Serializable object from it. The endianness of the deserialization
    
          //! can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the Serializable object that will be populated with deserialized data
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(Serializable& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a LinearBufferBase object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads data from the deserialization buffer and reconstructs
    
          //! a LinearBufferBase object from it. The endianness of the deserialization
    
          //! can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the LinearBufferBase object that will be populated with deserialized data
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeTo(LinearBufferBase& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a size value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a size value (typically used for buffer sizes)
    
          //! from the deserialization buffer. The endianness of the deserialization
    
          //! can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param size Reference to store the deserialized size value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeSize(FwSizeType& size, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Copy raw bytes from the source (this) into a destination buffer and advance source offset
    
          //!
    
          //! Copies exactly `size` bytes starting at the current deserialization pointer of `this` into `dest`.
    
          //! This operation does not prepend a length field and does not interpret the data.
    
          //!
    
          //! Preconditions:
    
          //! - `size` bytes must remain in the source (`getDeserializeSizeLeft() >= size`).
    
          //! - Destination must have sufficient capacity (`dest.getCapacity() >= size`).
    
          //!
    
          //! Post-conditions on success:
    
          //! - `dest` contains exactly the copied bytes and its previous contents are discarded.
    
          //! - `this` has advanced its deserialization pointer by `size` bytes.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param dest Destination serialization buffer to receive the bytes (its contents are replaced)
    
          //! \param size Number of bytes to copy from the source
    
          //! \return `FW_SERIALIZE_OK` on success; `FW_SERIALIZE_NO_ROOM_LEFT` if destination capacity is insufficient;
    
          //!         `FW_DESERIALIZE_SIZE_MISMATCH` if source does not contain `size` bytes remaining
    
          virtual SerializeStatus copyRaw(SerialBufferBase& dest, Serializable::SizeType size) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Append raw bytes to destination (no length) and advance source offset
    
          //!
    
          //! Appends exactly `size` bytes from the current deserialization pointer of `this` into `dest` using
    
          //! `Serialization::OMIT_LENGTH`, preserving any existing bytes already serialized in `dest`.
    
          //!
    
          //! Preconditions:
    
          //! - `size` bytes must remain in the source (`getDeserializeSizeLeft() >= size`).
    
          //! - Destination must have space for the append (`dest.getCapacity() >= dest.getSize() + size`).
    
          //!
    
          //! Post-conditions on success:
    
          //! - `dest` gains `size` additional bytes at the end; no length token is written.
    
          //! - `this` has advanced its deserialization pointer by `size` bytes.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param dest Destination serialization buffer to append to
    
          //! \param size Number of bytes to copy from the source and append to dest
    
          //! \return `FW_SERIALIZE_OK` on success; `FW_SERIALIZE_NO_ROOM_LEFT` if destination capacity is insufficient;
    
          //!         `FW_DESERIALIZE_SIZE_MISMATCH` if source does not contain `size` bytes remaining
    
          virtual SerializeStatus copyRawOffset(SerialBufferBase& dest, Serializable::SizeType size) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Reset serialization pointer to beginning of buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method resets the serialization pointer to the beginning of the buffer,
    
          //! allowing the buffer to be reused for new serialization operations. Any
    
          //! data that was previously serialized in the buffer will be overwritten.
    
          virtual void resetSer() = 0;
    
          //! \brief Reset deserialization pointer to beginning of buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method resets the deserialization pointer to the beginning of the buffer,
    
          //! allowing the buffer to be reused for new deserialization operations. The buffer
    
          //! contents are not modified, but the pointer is reset to allow reading from the
    
          //! start of the data.
    
          virtual void resetDeser() = 0;
    
          //! \brief Move serialization pointer to specified offset
    
          //!
    
          //! This method moves the serialization pointer to the specified offset within
    
          //! the buffer. This allows for skipping over data or positioning the serializer
    
          //! at a specific location in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param offset The offset to move the serialization pointer to
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus moveSerToOffset(FwSizeType offset) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Move deserialization pointer to specified offset
    
          //!
    
          //! This method moves the deserialization pointer to the specified offset within
    
          //! the buffer. This allows for skipping over data or positioning the deserializer
    
          //! at a specific location in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param offset The offset to move the deserialization pointer to
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus moveDeserToOffset(FwSizeType offset) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Skip specified number of bytes during serialization
    
          //!
    
          //! This method advances the serialization pointer by the specified number of bytes
    
          //! without writing any data. This can be used to reserve space in the buffer or skip
    
          //! over data that will be written later.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param numBytesToSkip Number of bytes to skip during serialization
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus serializeSkip(FwSizeType numBytesToSkip) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Skip specified number of bytes during deserialization
    
          //!
    
          //! This method advances the deserialization pointer by the specified number of bytes
    
          //! without reading any data. This can be used to skip over data in the buffer that
    
          //! is not needed or to advance to the next relevant data segment.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param numBytesToSkip Number of bytes to skip during deserialization
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus deserializeSkip(FwSizeType numBytesToSkip) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Get buffer capacity
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the total capacity of the buffer, which is the maximum
    
          //! amount of data that can be stored in the buffer. This is not the same as
    
          //! the current size, which indicates how much data is currently in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The capacity of the buffer in bytes
    
          virtual Serializable::SizeType getCapacity() const = 0;
    
          //! \brief Get current buffer size
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the current size of the buffer, which indicates how
    
          //! much data is currently stored in the buffer. This may be less than or
    
          //! equal to the buffer's capacity.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The current size of the buffer in bytes
    
          virtual Serializable::SizeType getSize() const = 0;
    
          //! \brief Get remaining deserialization buffer size
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the amount of data that remains to be deserialized
    
          //! from the buffer. It indicates how much data is left starting from the
    
          //! current deserialization pointer to the end of the valid size (returned by getSize()).
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The remaining size of the deserialization buffer in bytes
    
          virtual Serializable::SizeType getDeserializeSizeLeft() const = 0;
    
          //! \brief Get remaining serialization buffer size
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the amount of space available for serialization
    
          //! in the buffer. It indicates how much data can still be written to the
    
          //! buffer starting from the current serialization pointer to the end of
    
          //! the buffer's capacity.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The remaining size of the serialization buffer in bytes
    
          virtual Serializable::SizeType getSerializeSizeLeft() const = 0;
    
          //! \brief Set buffer contents from external source
    
          //!
    
          //! This method sets the contents of the buffer from an external source.
    
          //! It copies the specified number of bytes from the source pointer into
    
          //! the buffer and updates the buffer size accordingly.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Pointer to the external data source
    
          //! \param length Number of bytes to copy from the source
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus setBuff(const U8* src, Serializable::SizeType length) = 0;
    
          //! \brief Set buffer length manually
    
          //!
    
          //! This method manually sets the length of the buffer without modifying
    
          //! its contents. This can be used after filling the buffer with data through
    
          //! other means to indicate how much valid data is in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param length The new length to set for the buffer
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          virtual SerializeStatus setBuffLen(Serializable::SizeType length) = 0;
    
      };
    
      class LinearBufferBase : public SerialBufferBase {
    
          friend class LinearBufferBaseTester;
    
        protected:
    
          //! \brief Copy assignment operator
    
          //!
    
          //! Assigns the contents of another LinearBufferBase instance to this one.
    
          //! This includes copying the buffer data, serialization location, and
    
          //! deserialization location from the source to this instance.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Reference to the source LinearBufferBase to copy from
    
          //! \return Reference to this instance after assignment
    
          LinearBufferBase& operator=(const LinearBufferBase& src);
    
        public:
    
          //! \brief Get the static serialized size of a buffer
    
          //! This is the max size of the buffer data plus the size of the stored size
    
          static constexpr Serializable::SizeType STATIC_SERIALIZED_SIZE(
    
              Serializable::SizeType maxSize  //!< The maximum buffer data size
    
          ) {
    
              return static_cast<Serializable::SizeType>(sizeof(FwSizeStoreType)) + maxSize;
    
          }
    
          //! \brief Destructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Destroys a LinearBufferBase instance. This is a virtual destructor
    
          //! that allows proper cleanup of derived classes.
    
          virtual ~LinearBufferBase();
    
          // Serialization for built-in types
    
          //! \brief Serialize an 8-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 8-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! NOTE: The 'mode' argument here for endianness has no effect as there is no
    
          //! concept of endianness for an U8. It has been left in for compatibility.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 8-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U8 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize an 8-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 8-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! NOTE: The 'mode' argument here for endianness has no effect as there is no
    
          //! concept of endianness for an I8. It has been left in for compatibility.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 8-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I8 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #if FW_HAS_16_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 16-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 16-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 16-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U16 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 16-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 16-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 16-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I16 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_32_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 32-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 32-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 32-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U32 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 32-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 32-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 32-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I32 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_64_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 64-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 64-bit unsigned integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 64-bit unsigned integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(U64 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 64-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 64-bit signed integer value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 64-bit signed integer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(I64 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #endif
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 32-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 32-bit floating point value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 32-bit floating point value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(F32 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a 64-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single 64-bit floating point value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The 64-bit floating point value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(F64 val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a boolean value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a single boolean value into the buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The boolean value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(bool val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a pointer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a pointer value into the buffer. Note that only
    
          //! the pointer value itself is serialized, not the contents it points to.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val The pointer value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const void* val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a data buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a buffer of bytes into the serialization buffer.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer containing data to serialize
    
          //! \param length Number of bytes to serialize from the buffer
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length, Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a byte buffer with optional length prefix
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a buffer of bytes into the serialization buffer.
    
          //! If lengthMode is set to INCLUDE_LENGTH, the length is included as the first token.
    
          //! The endianness of the serialization can be controlled via the endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer containing data to serialize
    
          //! \param length Number of bytes to serialize from the buffer
    
          //! \param lengthMode Specifies whether to include length in serialization (INCLUDE_LENGTH or OMIT_LENGTH)
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const U8* buff,
    
                                        FwSizeType length,
    
                                        Serialization::t lengthMode,
    
                                        Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize another LinearBufferBase object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes the contents of another LinearBufferBase object
    
          //! into this buffer. The endianness of the serialization can be controlled
    
          //! via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the LinearBufferBase object to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const LinearBufferBase& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a Serializable object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes an object derived from the Serializable base class
    
          //! into this buffer. The endianness of the serialization can be controlled
    
          //! via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the Serializable object to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeFrom(const Serializable& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Serialize a size value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method serializes a size value (typically used for buffer sizes)
    
          //! into this buffer. The endianness of the serialization can be controlled
    
          //! via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param size The size value to serialize
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for serialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeSize(const FwSizeType size, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          // Deserialization for built-in types
    
          //! \brief Deserialize an 8-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads an 8-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 8-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U8& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize an 8-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads an 8-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 8-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I8& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #if FW_HAS_16_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 16-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 16-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 16-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U16& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 16-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 16-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 16-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I16& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_32_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 32-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 32-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 32-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U32& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 32-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 32-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 32-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I32& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_64_BIT == 1
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 64-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 64-bit unsigned integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 64-bit unsigned integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U64& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 64-bit signed integer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 64-bit signed integer value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 64-bit signed integer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(I64& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
      #endif
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 32-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 32-bit floating point value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 32-bit floating point value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(F32& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a 64-bit floating point value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a 64-bit floating point value from the deserialization
    
          //! buffer and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized 64-bit floating point value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(F64& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a boolean value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a boolean value from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores it in the provided reference. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized boolean value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(bool& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a pointer value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a pointer value from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores it in the provided reference. Note that only the pointer
    
          //! value itself is deserialized, not the contents it points to. The
    
          //! endianness of the deserialization can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to store the deserialized pointer value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(void*& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a data buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a buffer of bytes from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores them in the provided buffer. The endianness of the
    
          //! deserialization can be controlled via the endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer where deserialized data will be stored
    
          //! \param length Reference to store the actual number of bytes deserialized
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length, Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a byte buffer with optional length prefix
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a buffer of bytes from the deserialization buffer
    
          //! and stores them in the provided buffer. If lengthMode indicates that
    
          //! a length prefix was included, it will be read from the buffer first.
    
          //! The endianness of the deserialization can be controlled via the
    
          //! endianMode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buff Pointer to the buffer where deserialized data will be stored
    
          //! \param length Reference to store the actual number of bytes deserialized
    
          //! \param lengthMode Specifies whether length was included in serialization (INCLUDE_LENGTH or OMIT_LENGTH)
    
          //! \param endianMode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(U8* buff,
    
                                        FwSizeType& length,
    
                                        Serialization::t lengthMode,
    
                                        Endianness endianMode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a Serializable object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads data from the deserialization buffer and reconstructs
    
          //! a Serializable object from it. The endianness of the deserialization
    
          //! can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the Serializable object that will be populated with deserialized data
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(Serializable& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a LinearBufferBase object
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads data from the deserialization buffer and reconstructs
    
          //! a LinearBufferBase object from it. The endianness of the deserialization
    
          //! can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param val Reference to the LinearBufferBase object that will be populated with deserialized data
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeTo(LinearBufferBase& val, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          //! \brief Deserialize a size value
    
          //!
    
          //! This method reads a size value (typically used for buffer sizes)
    
          //! from the deserialization buffer. The endianness of the deserialization
    
          //! can be controlled via the mode parameter.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param size Reference to store the deserialized size value
    
          //! \param mode Endianness mode for deserialization (default is Endianness::BIG)
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeSize(FwSizeType& size, Endianness mode = Endianness::BIG) override;
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(const LinearBufferBase& val),
    
                     "Use serializeFrom(const SerialBufferBase& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(LinearBufferBase& val), "Use deserializeTo(SerialBufferBase& val) instead");
    
          //! \brief Reset serialization pointer to beginning of buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method resets the serialization pointer to the beginning of the buffer,
    
          //! allowing the buffer to be reused for new serialization operations. Any
    
          //! data that was previously serialized in the buffer will be overwritten.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return None
    
          void resetSer() override;
    
          //! \brief Reset deserialization pointer to beginning of buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! This method resets the deserialization pointer to the beginning of the buffer,
    
          //! allowing the buffer to be reused for new deserialization operations. The buffer
    
          //! contents are not modified, but the pointer is reset to allow reading from the
    
          //! start of the data.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return None
    
          void resetDeser() override;
    
          //! \brief Move serialization pointer to specified offset
    
          //!
    
          //! This method moves the serialization pointer to the specified offset within
    
          //! the buffer. This allows for skipping over data or positioning the serializer
    
          //! at a specific location in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param offset The offset to move the serialization pointer to
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus moveSerToOffset(FwSizeType offset) override;
    
          //! \brief Move deserialization pointer to specified offset
    
          //!
    
          //! This method moves the deserialization pointer to the specified offset within
    
          //! the buffer. This allows for skipping over data or positioning the deserializer
    
          //! at a specific location in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param offset The offset to move the deserialization pointer to
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus moveDeserToOffset(FwSizeType offset) override;
    
          //! \brief Skip specified number of bytes during serialization
    
          //!
    
          //! This method advances the serialization pointer by the specified number of bytes
    
          //! without writing any data. This can be used to reserve space in the buffer or skip
    
          //! over data that will be written later.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param numBytesToSkip Number of bytes to skip during serialization
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus serializeSkip(FwSizeType numBytesToSkip) override;
    
          //! \brief Skip specified number of bytes during deserialization
    
          //!
    
          //! This method advances the deserialization pointer by the specified number of bytes
    
          //! without reading any data. This can be used to skip over data in the buffer that
    
          //! is not needed or to advance to the next relevant data segment.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param numBytesToSkip Number of bytes to skip during deserialization
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus deserializeSkip(FwSizeType numBytesToSkip) override;
    
          DEPRECATED(Serializable::SizeType getBuffCapacity() const, "Use getCapacity() instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(Serializable::SizeType getBuffLength() const, "Use getSize() instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(Serializable::SizeType getBuffLeft(), "Use getDeserializeSizeLeft() instead");
    
          //! \brief Get buffer capacity
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the total capacity of the buffer, which is the maximum
    
          //! amount of data that can be stored in the buffer. This is not the same as
    
          //! the current size, which indicates how much data is currently in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The capacity of the buffer in bytes
    
      13
          Serializable::SizeType getCapacity() const override { return this->m_capacity; }
    
          //! \brief Get current buffer size
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the current size of the buffer, which indicates how
    
          //! much data is currently stored in the buffer. This may be less than or
    
          //! equal to the buffer's capacity.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The current size of the buffer in bytes
    
          Serializable::SizeType getSize() const override;
    
          //! \brief Get remaining deserialization buffer size
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the amount of data that remains to be deserialized
    
          //! from the buffer. It indicates how much data is left starting from the
    
          //! current deserialization pointer to the end of the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The remaining size of the deserialization buffer in bytes
    
          Serializable::SizeType getDeserializeSizeLeft() const override;
    
          //! \brief Get remaining serialization buffer size
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns the amount of space available for serialization
    
          //! in the buffer. It indicates how much data can still be written to the
    
          //! buffer starting from the current serialization pointer to the end of
    
          //! the buffer's capacity.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return The remaining size of the serialization buffer in bytes
    
          Serializable::SizeType getSerializeSizeLeft() const override;
    
          //! \brief Get buffer address for data filling (non-const version)
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns a pointer to the buffer's data area where data can
    
          //! be written. This is the non-const version of the method, allowing the
    
          //! buffer contents to be modified.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return Pointer to the buffer's data area
    
      1
          U8* getBuffAddr() { return this->m_buffAddr; }
    
          //! \brief Get buffer address for data reading (const version)
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns a const pointer to the buffer's data area where data
    
          //! can be read. This is the const version of the method, preventing modification
    
          //! of the buffer contents.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return Const pointer to the buffer's data area
    
      2
          const U8* getBuffAddr() const { return this->m_buffAddr; }
    
          //! \brief Get address of remaining non-deserialized data
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns a const pointer to the portion of the buffer that
    
          //! has not yet been deserialized. This can be used to examine remaining
    
          //! data or to determine how much data is left to process.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return Const pointer to the remaining non-deserialized data
    
          const U8* getBuffAddrLeft() const;
    
          //! \brief Get address of end of serialization (DANGEROUS!)
    
          //!
    
          //! This method returns a pointer to the current end of serialized data
    
          //! in the buffer. This is a dangerous operation as it requires knowledge
    
          //! of the maximum buffer size and proper adjustment when done.
    
          //!
    
          //! \return Pointer to the end of serialized data
    
          U8* getBuffAddrSer();
    
          //! \brief Set buffer contents from external source
    
          //!
    
          //! This method sets the contents of the buffer from an external source.
    
          //! It copies the specified number of bytes from the source pointer into
    
          //! the buffer and updates the buffer size accordingly.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Pointer to the external data source
    
          //! \param length Number of bytes to copy from the source
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus setBuff(const U8* src, Serializable::SizeType length) override;
    
          //! \brief Set buffer length manually
    
          //!
    
          //! This method manually sets the length of the buffer without modifying
    
          //! its contents. This can be used after filling the buffer with data through
    
          //! other means to indicate how much valid data is in the buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param length The new length to set for the buffer
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus setBuffLen(Serializable::SizeType length) override;
    
          //! \brief Copy raw bytes from this buffer to destination and advance source offset
    
          //!
    
          //! This method copies exactly `size` bytes from the current position in this
    
          //! buffer to the destination buffer. It advances the source buffer's position
    
          //! by the number of bytes copied.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param dest Destination buffer to receive the copied data
    
          //! \param size Number of bytes to copy
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus copyRaw(SerialBufferBase& dest, Serializable::SizeType size) override;
    
          //! \brief Append raw bytes to destination from this buffer and advance source offset
    
          //!
    
          //! This method appends exactly `size` bytes from the current position in this
    
          //! buffer to the destination buffer. It uses `Serialization::OMIT_LENGTH` mode,
    
          //! meaning no length token is written. The source buffer's position is advanced
    
          //! by the number of bytes copied.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param dest Destination buffer to append data to
    
          //! \param size Number of bytes to append
    
          //! \return SerializeStatus indicating the result of the operation
    
          SerializeStatus copyRawOffset(SerialBufferBase& dest, Serializable::SizeType size) override;
    
          // ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    
          // Deprecated Serialization methods
    
          // ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(U8 val), "Use serializeFrom(U8 val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(I8 val), "Use serializeFrom(I8 val) instead");
    
      #if FW_HAS_16_BIT == 1
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(U16 val), "Use serializeFrom(U16 val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(I16 val), "Use serializeFrom(I16 val) instead");
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_32_BIT == 1
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(U32 val), "Use serializeFrom(U32 val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(I32 val), "Use serializeFrom(I32 val) instead");
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_64_BIT == 1
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(U64 val), "Use serializeFrom(U64 val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(I64 val), "Use serializeFrom(I64 val) instead");
    
      #endif
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(F32 val), "Use serializeFrom(F32 val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(F64 val), "Use serializeFrom(F64 val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(bool val), "Use serializeFrom(bool val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(const void* val), "Use serializeFrom(const void* val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length, bool noLength),
    
                     "Use serialize(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length, Serialization::t mode) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length),
    
                     "Use serializeFrom(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length, Serialization::t mode),
    
                     "Use serializeFrom(const U8* buff, FwSizeType length, Serialization::t mode) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus serialize(const Serializable& val),
    
                     "Use serializeFrom(const Serializable& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U8& val), "Use deserializeTo(U8& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(I8& val), "Use deserializeTo(I8& val) instead");
    
      #if FW_HAS_16_BIT == 1
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U16& val), "Use deserializeTo(U16& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(I16& val), "Use deserializeTo(I16& val) instead");
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_32_BIT == 1
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U32& val), "Use deserializeTo(U32& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(I32& val), "Use deserializeTo(I32& val) instead");
    
      #endif
    
      #if FW_HAS_64_BIT == 1
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U64& val), "Use deserializeTo(U64& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(I64& val), "Use deserializeTo(I64& val) instead");
    
      #endif
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(F32& val), "Use deserializeTo(F32& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(F64& val), "Use deserializeTo(F64& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(bool& val), "Use deserializeTo(bool& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(void*& val), "Use deserializeTo(void*& val) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length, bool noLength),
    
                     "Use deserialize(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length, Serialization::t mode) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length),
    
                     "Use deserializeTo(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length, Serialization::t mode),
    
                     "Use deserializeTo(U8* buff, FwSizeType& length, Serialization::t mode) instead");
    
          DEPRECATED(SerializeStatus deserialize(Serializable& val), "Use deserializeTo(Serializable& val) instead");
    
      #ifdef BUILD_UT
    
          //! \brief Equality comparison operator
    
          //!
    
          //! Compares this LinearBufferBase instance with another for equality.
    
          //! Two buffers are considered equal if they have the same contents and size.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param other Reference to the other LinearBufferBase instance to compare with
    
          //! \return true if the buffers are equal, false otherwise
    
          bool operator==(const LinearBufferBase& other) const;
    
          //! \brief Stream insertion operator for LinearBufferBase
    
          //!
    
          //! Allows a LinearBufferBase instance to be output to a stream (e.g., for debugging).
    
          //! This provides a human-readable representation of the buffer's contents.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param os Reference to the output stream
    
          //! \param buff Reference to the LinearBufferBase instance to output
    
          //! \return Reference to the output stream
    
          friend std::ostream& operator<<(std::ostream& os, const LinearBufferBase& buff);
    
      #endif
    
        protected:
    
          //! There is no default constructor: every derived class must supply its
    
          //! storage during construction
    
          LinearBufferBase() = delete;
    
          //! \brief Storage constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Initializes a LinearBufferBase instance with the buffer storage that the
    
          //! derived class provides. Using the constructor makes it a
    
          //! compile-time error for a derived class to forget to setup its storage.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffAddr Pointer to the buffer address (may be nullptr)
    
          //! \param capacity Capacity of the buffer storage in bytes
    
          LinearBufferBase(U8* buffAddr, Serializable::SizeType capacity);
    
          //! \brief Copy constructor (protected)
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates a copy of another LinearBufferBase instance. This constructor
    
          //! is protected and intended for use only by derived classes or internal
    
          //! implementation details.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Reference to the source LinearBufferBase to copy from
    
          LinearBufferBase(const LinearBufferBase& src);
    
          //! \brief Copy data from source buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! Copies the contents from another LinearBufferBase instance to this one.
    
          //! This includes copying the buffer data, serialization location, and
    
          //! deserialization location.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Reference to the source LinearBufferBase to copy data from
    
          void copyFrom(const LinearBufferBase& src);
    
          // Protected accessors for serialization/deserialization location
    
          // These are needed by ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy
    
      1
          Serializable::SizeType getSerLoc() const { return this->m_serLoc; }
    
      1
          Serializable::SizeType getDeserLoc() const { return this->m_deserLoc; }
    
      1
          void setSerLoc(Serializable::SizeType loc) { this->m_serLoc = loc; }
    
      1
          void setDeserLoc(Serializable::SizeType loc) { this->m_deserLoc = loc; }
    
          // Protected setters for buffer address and capacity
    
          // These are needed by ExternalSerializeBuffer::setExtBuffer() and clear()
    
      15
          void setBuffAddrInternal(U8* addr) { this->m_buffAddr = addr; }
    
      15
          void setCapacityInternal(Serializable::SizeType capacity) { this->m_capacity = capacity; }
    
        private:
    
          U8* m_buffAddr;                     //!< pointer to buffer storage
    
          Serializable::SizeType m_capacity;  //!< capacity of buffer storage
    
          Serializable::SizeType m_serLoc;    //!< current offset in buffer of serialized data
    
          Serializable::SizeType m_deserLoc;  //!< current offset for deserialization
    
      };
    
      // Helper classes for building buffers with external storage
    
      //! \brief External serialize buffer with no copy semantics
    
      //!
    
      //! This class provides a serialization buffer that uses an external buffer
    
      //! without copying data. It is designed for scenarios where you want to avoid
    
      //! data copying for performance reasons and are willing to manage the buffer
    
      //! lifetime manually.
    
      //!
    
      //! \note The external buffer must remain valid for the lifetime of the
    
      //! ExternalSerializeBuffer instance. The class does not take ownership of
    
      //! the buffer or copy its contents.
    
      class ExternalSerializeBuffer : public LinearBufferBase {
    
        public:
    
          //! \brief Construct with external buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates an ExternalSerializeBuffer instance that uses the provided
    
          //! external buffer. The buffer must remain valid for the lifetime of
    
          //! this instance.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffPtr Pointer to the external buffer
    
          //! \param size Size of the external buffer in bytes
    
          ExternalSerializeBuffer(U8* buffPtr, Serializable::SizeType size);
    
          //! \brief Default constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates an ExternalSerializeBuffer instance without an external buffer.
    
          //! The buffer must be set later using setExtBuffer().
    
          ExternalSerializeBuffer();
    
          //! \brief Destructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Destroys the ExternalSerializeBuffer instance. Note that this does
    
          //! not free the external buffer if one was set.
    
      10
          ~ExternalSerializeBuffer() {}
    
          //! \brief Set the external buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! Sets a new external buffer for this instance. This action also resets
    
          //! the serialization and deserialization pointers to the beginning of
    
          //! the new buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffPtr Pointer to the new external buffer
    
          //! \param size Size of the new external buffer in bytes
    
          void setExtBuffer(U8* buffPtr, Serializable::SizeType size);
    
          //! \brief Clear external buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! Clears the external buffer reference. After calling this method,
    
          //! the buffer is effectively empty and cannot be used for serialization
    
          //! or deserialization until a new buffer is set.
    
          void clear();
    
          //! \brief Deleted copy constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! The copy constructor is deleted to prevent copying instances of
    
          //! ExternalSerializeBuffer, as this could lead to issues with buffer
    
          //! management.
    
          ExternalSerializeBuffer(const ExternalSerializeBuffer& src) = delete;
    
          DEPRECATED(Serializable::SizeType getBuffCapacity() const, "Use getCapacity() instead");
    
          //! \brief Deleted copy assignment operator
    
          //!
    
          //! The copy assignment operator is deleted to prevent copying instances of
    
          //! ExternalSerializeBuffer, as this could lead to issues with buffer
    
          //! management.
    
          ExternalSerializeBuffer& operator=(const LinearBufferBase& src) = delete;
    
      };
    
      //! \brief External serialize buffer with data copy semantics
    
      //!
    
      //! This class provides a serialization buffer that uses an external buffer
    
      //! and performs data copying during assignment operations. It is designed
    
      //! for scenarios where you want to ensure that the buffer always contains
    
      //! valid data and are willing to pay the performance cost of copying.
    
      //!
    
      //! \note This class should be used when the object on the left-hand side of
    
      //! an assignment (esb = sbb) is guaranteed to have a valid buffer.
    
      //!
    
      //! \see ExternalSerializeBuffer for a version without data copying
    
      class ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy final : public ExternalSerializeBuffer {
    
        public:
    
          //! \brief Construct with external buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates an ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy instance that uses the
    
          //! provided external buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffPtr Pointer to the external buffer
    
          //! \param size Size of the external buffer in bytes
    
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy(U8* buffPtr, Serializable::SizeType size)
    
              : ExternalSerializeBuffer(buffPtr, size) {}
    
          //! \brief Default constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates an ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy instance without an
    
          //! external buffer. The buffer must be set later using setExtBuffer().
    
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy() : ExternalSerializeBuffer() {}
    
          //! \brief Destructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Destroys the ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy instance.
    
          ~ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy() {}
    
          //! \brief Deleted copy constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! The copy constructor is deleted to prevent copying instances of
    
          //! ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy, as this could lead to issues
    
          //! with buffer management.
    
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy(const LinearBufferBase& src) = delete;
    
          //! \brief Copy assignment operator with data copying
    
          //!
    
          //! This assignment operator copies data from the source buffer to the
    
          //! destination buffer. It ensures that the destination buffer always
    
          //! contains valid data after the assignment.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Reference to the source buffer to copy data from
    
          //! \return Reference to this instance
    
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy& operator=(LinearBufferBase& src) {
    
              (void)LinearBufferBase::operator=(src);
    
              return *this;
    
          }
    
      };
    
      //! \brief External serialize buffer with member copy semantics
    
      //!
    
      //! This class provides a serialization buffer that uses an external buffer
    
      //! and performs member copying during assignment operations. It is designed
    
      //! for scenarios where you want to move data between buffers efficiently.
    
      //!
    
      //! \note This class should be used when the object on the left-hand side of
    
      //! an assignment (esb1 = esb2) has an invalid buffer, and you want to move
    
      //! the buffer of esb2 into it. In this case, there should usually be no more
    
      //! uses of esb2 after the assignment.
    
      //!
    
      //! \see ExternalSerializeBuffer for a version without data copying
    
      //! \see ExternalSerializeBufferWithDataCopy for a version with data copying
    
      class ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy final : public ExternalSerializeBuffer {
    
        public:
    
          //! \brief Construct with external buffer
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates an ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy instance that uses the
    
          //! provided external buffer.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param buffPtr Pointer to the external buffer
    
          //! \param size Size of the external buffer in bytes
    
      2
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy(U8* buffPtr, Serializable::SizeType size)
    
      2
              : ExternalSerializeBuffer(buffPtr, size) {}
    
          //! \brief Default constructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Creates an ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy instance without an
    
          //! external buffer. The buffer must be set later using setExtBuffer().
    
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy() : ExternalSerializeBuffer() {}
    
          //! \brief Destructor
    
          //!
    
          //! Destroys the ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy instance.
    
      4
          ~ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy() {}
    
          //! \brief Copy constructor with member copying
    
          //!
    
          //! This constructor copies members from the source instance, including
    
          //! the buffer pointer, size, serialization location, and deserialization
    
          //! location.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Reference to the source instance to copy from
    
          ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy(const ExternalSerializeBufferWithMemberCopy& src)
    
              : ExternalSerializeBuffer(const_cast<U8*>(src.getBuffAddr()), src.getCapacity()) {
    
              this->setSerLoc(src.getSerLoc());
    
              this->setDeserLoc(src.getDeserLoc());
    
          }
    
          //! \brief Copy assignment operator with member copying
    
          //!
    
          //! This assignment operator copies members from the source instance,
    
          //! including the buffer pointer, size, serialization location, and
    
          //! deserialization location. It guards against self-assignment.
    
          //!
    
          //! \param src Reference to the source instance to copy from
    
          //! \return Reference to this instance
    
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          }
    
      };
    
      }  // namespace Fw
    
      #endif