String to Byte Array Serialization and Deserialization

Serialize a list of strings into a byte array. Then deserialize it.

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Problem Statement

Serialize a list of strings into a byte array. Then deserialize it.

Serialize Strings to a byte array (25%)
Be memory efficient (25%)
Serialize in such a way that enough data exists to deserialize unambiguously (25%)
Deserialize and test (25%)

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