encoder.writeSmallInt(startParameter.getMaxWorkerCount());

            // Tasks
            writeTaskRequests(encoder, startParameter.getTaskRequests());
            stringSetSerializer.write(encoder, startParameter.getExcludedTaskNames());

            // Layout
            @SuppressWarnings("deprecation")

     *
     * @return the tasks to execute in this build. Never returns null.
     */
    public List<TaskExecutionRequest> getTaskRequests() {
        return taskRequests;
    }

    /**