Storeableable

Storeableable is an adjective used in information technology to describe an object, data type, or structure that can be stored in a persistent medium such as a database, file system, or cloud storage. The term combines store with the common suffix -able and is analogous to words like savable or persistable, though it is less widely standardized.

In computing, a storeableable entity is one that can be converted into a stable, portable representation through serialization or encoding. Key requirements typically include determinism, completeness, and a definition of the stored form that supports versioning. A storeableable object should not rely on transient runtime resources, such as active network connections or open file handles, which would hinder rehydration after retrieval.

Common storeable formats include JSON, XML, Protocol Buffers, and Avro, among others. The choice of format affects performance, schema evolution, and compatibility with existing systems. When designating an object as storeableable, developers often specify how to handle schema changes and how to verify data integrity after storage.

Limitations include security risks from serialized data, potential growth of storage requirements, and the challenge of ensuring that all necessary state is included in the stored representation.

See also: Persistence, Serialization, Data serialization formats.