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Create model classes with `fromJson` and `toJson` methods using `dart:convert`. Use when manually mapping JSON keys to class properties for simple data structures.

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# Serializing JSON Manually in Flutter

## Contents
- [Core Guidelines](#core-guidelines)
- [Workflow: Implementing a Serializable Model](#workflow-implementing-a-serializable-model)
- [Workflow: Fetching and Parsing JSON](#workflow-fetching-and-parsing-json)
- [Examples](#examples)

## Core Guidelines

- **Import `dart:convert`**: Utilize Flutter's built-in `dart:convert` library for manual JSON encoding (`jsonEncode`) and decoding (`jsonDecode`).
- **Enforce Type Safety**: Always cast the `dynamic` result of `jsonDecode()` to the expected type, typically `Map<String, dynamic>` for objects or `List<dynamic>` for arrays.
- **Encapsulate Serialization Logic**: Define plain model classes containing properties corresponding to the JSON structure. Implement a `fromJson` factory constructor and a `toJson` method within the model.
- **Handle Background Parsing**: If parsing large JSON documents (execution time > 16ms), offload the parsing logic to a separate isolate using Flutter's `compute()` function to prevent UI jank.
- **Throw Exceptions on Failure**: When handling HTTP responses, throw an exception if the status code is not successful (e.g., not 200 OK or 201 Created). Do not return `null`.