serialization-performance

name	serialization-performance
description	Optimizes serialization performance using include/exclude, field filters, and watch options. Use when serialization is slow, large modules are involved, or the user asks about performance tuning.

Serialization Performance

Quick wins

• Scope to modules: --include <name> / --exclude <name>
• Use --what-if to avoid writes while reviewing changes
• Prefer targeted paths with diff when inspecting a small subtree

Module layout tips

• Split large areas into multiple modules by product or domain.
• Use excludedFields to reduce noisy or heavy fields.
• Avoid overlapping include paths.

Watch efficiency

• Use serialization watch --skip-pull when the initial pull is already done.
• Keep module paths shallow to reduce path hashing and file I/O.

Output efficiency

• Use --json for machine output, or --quiet for minimal logs.